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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.71, 797.01 and 462.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.71, 797.01 and 462.67 is: 694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.71 : 797.01 = 462.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.71/797.01 = 462.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.71x = 797.01 × 462.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.71x = 368,752.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,752.62/530.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.83

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