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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.97, 795.63 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.97, 795.63 and 286.74 is: 429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.97 : 795.63 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.97/795.63 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.97x = 795.63 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.97x = 228,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,138.95/530.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.66

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