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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.66, 796.64 and 299.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.66, 796.64 and 299.71 is: 449.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.66 : 796.64 = 299.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.66/796.64 = 299.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.66x = 796.64 × 299.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.66x = 238,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,764.95/530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.94

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