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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.69, 795.99 and 324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.69, 795.99 and 324.86 is: 487.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.69 : 795.99 = 324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.69/795.99 = 324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.69x = 795.99 × 324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.69x = 258,585.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,585.31/530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.26

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