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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 731.52 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 731.52 and 486.72 is: 670.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 731.52 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/731.52 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 731.52 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 356,045.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,045.41/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.67

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