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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.72, 791.83 and 452.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.72, 791.83 and 452.79 is: 675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.72 : 791.83 = 452.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.72/791.83 = 452.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.72x = 791.83 × 452.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.72x = 358,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,534.54/530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.56

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