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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.70, 730.68 and 451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.70, 730.68 and 451.86 is: 622.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.70 : 730.68 = 451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.70/730.68 = 451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.70x = 730.68 × 451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.70x = 330,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,165.06/530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.13

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