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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 792.58 and 453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 792.58 and 453.87 is: 677.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 792.58 = 453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/792.58 = 453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 792.58 × 453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 359,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,724.32/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.61

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