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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.72, 795.03 and 453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.72, 795.03 and 453.26 is: 678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.72 : 795.03 = 453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.72/795.03 = 453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.72x = 795.03 × 453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.72x = 360,351.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,351.32/530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.99

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