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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.98, 796.94 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.98, 796.94 and 284.38 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.98 : 796.94 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.98/796.94 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.98x = 796.94 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.98x = 226,633.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,633.80/530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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