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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.69, 731.59 and 437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.69, 731.59 and 437.29 is: 602.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.69 : 731.59 = 437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.69/731.59 = 437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.69x = 731.59 × 437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.69x = 319,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,916.99/530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.83

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