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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.97, 795.02 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.97, 795.02 and 461.22 is: 690.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.97 : 795.02 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.97/795.02 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.97x = 795.02 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.97x = 366,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,676.82/530.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.58

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