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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.83, 732.45 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.83, 732.45 and 334.60 is: 461.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.83 : 732.45 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.83/732.45 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.83x = 732.45 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.83x = 245,077.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,077.77/530.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.69

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