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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.76, 795.30 and 459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.76, 795.30 and 459.48 is: 688.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.76 : 795.30 = 459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.76/795.30 = 459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.76x = 795.30 × 459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.76x = 365,424.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,424.44/530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.49

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