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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 795.02 and 477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.82, 795.02 and 477.36 is: 714.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.82 : 795.02 = 477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.82/795.02 = 477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.82x = 795.02 × 477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.82x = 379,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,508.36/530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.95

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