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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.94, 794.97 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.94, 794.97 and 283.62 is: 424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.94 : 794.97 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.94/794.97 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.94x = 794.97 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.94x = 225,469.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,469.39/530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.66

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