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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 797.82 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 797.82 and 325.92 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 797.82 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/797.82 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 797.82 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 260,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,025.49/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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