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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.92, 794.64 and 481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.92, 794.64 and 481.72 is: 721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.92 : 794.64 = 481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.92/794.64 = 481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.92x = 794.64 × 481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.92x = 382,793.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,793.98/530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.00

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