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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.65, 795.48 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.65, 795.48 and 299.44 is: 448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.65 : 795.48 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.65/795.48 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.65x = 795.48 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.65x = 238,198.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,198.53/530.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.88

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