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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.68, 730.74 and 460.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.68, 730.74 and 460.66 is: 634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.68 : 730.74 = 460.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.68/730.74 = 460.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.68x = 730.74 × 460.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.68x = 336,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,622.69/530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.32

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