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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.73, 795.87 and 473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.73, 795.87 and 473.04 is: 709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.73 : 795.87 = 473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.73/795.87 = 473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.73x = 795.87 × 473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.73x = 376,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,478.34/530.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.36

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