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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.86, 795.35 and 453.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.86, 795.35 and 453.03 is: 678.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.86 : 795.35 = 453.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.86/795.35 = 453.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.86x = 795.35 × 453.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.86x = 360,317.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,317.41/530.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.74

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