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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.92, 795.57 and 299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.92, 795.57 and 299.53 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.92 : 795.57 = 299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.92/795.57 = 299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.92x = 795.57 × 299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.92x = 238,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,297.08/530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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