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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 846.48 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 846.48 and 530.52 is: 795.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 846.48 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/846.48 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 846.48 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 449,074.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,074.57/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.81

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