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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.93, 795.78 and 433.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.93, 795.78 and 433.63 is: 649.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.93 : 795.78 = 433.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.93/795.78 = 433.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.93x = 795.78 × 433.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.93x = 345,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,074.08/530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.94

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