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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 800.70 and 459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 800.70 and 459.60 is: 693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 800.70 = 459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/800.70 = 459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 800.70 × 459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 368,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,001.72/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.19

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