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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.75, 794.75 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.75, 794.75 and 325.04 is: 486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.75 : 794.75 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.75/794.75 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.75x = 794.75 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.75x = 258,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,319.94/530.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.71

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