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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.67, 796.46 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.67, 796.46 and 299.82 is: 449.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.67 : 796.46 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.67/796.46 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.67x = 796.46 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.67x = 238,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,793.14/530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.98

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