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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.90, 796.57 and 287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.90, 796.57 and 287.59 is: 431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.90 : 796.57 = 287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.90/796.57 = 287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.90x = 796.57 × 287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.90x = 229,085.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,085.57/530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.51

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