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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.83, 795.54 and 496.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.83, 795.54 and 496.18 is: 743.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.83 : 795.54 = 496.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.83/795.54 = 496.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.83x = 795.54 × 496.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.83x = 394,731.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,731.04/530.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.61

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