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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.96, 796.97 and 434.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.96, 796.97 and 434.61 is: 652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.96 : 796.97 = 434.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.96/796.97 = 434.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.96x = 796.97 × 434.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.96x = 346,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,372.22/530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.35

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