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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.81, 732.71 and 475.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.81, 732.71 and 475.45 is: 656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.81 : 732.71 = 475.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.81/732.71 = 475.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.81x = 732.71 × 475.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.81x = 348,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,366.33/530.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.30

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