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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.72, 733.68 and 452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.72, 733.68 and 452.96 is: 626.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.72 : 733.68 = 452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.72/733.68 = 452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.72x = 733.68 × 452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.72x = 332,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,327.69/530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.18

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