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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.67, 796.14 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.67, 796.14 and 299.82 is: 449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.67 : 796.14 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.67/796.14 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.67x = 796.14 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.67x = 238,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,698.69/530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.81

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