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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.80, 797.28 and 466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.80, 797.28 and 466 is: 699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.80 : 797.28 = 466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.80/797.28 = 466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.80x = 797.28 × 466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.80x = 371,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,532.48/530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.95

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