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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.87, 796.32 and 325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.87, 796.32 and 325.31 is: 487.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.87 : 796.32 = 325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.87/796.32 = 325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.87x = 796.32 × 325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.87x = 259,046.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,046.88/530.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.97

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