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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.66, 794.46 and 324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.66, 794.46 and 324.92 is: 486.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.66 : 794.46 = 324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.66/794.46 = 324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.66x = 794.46 × 324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.66x = 258,135.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,135.94/530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.44

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