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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.30, 882.45 and 530.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.30, 882.45 and 530.70 is: 796.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.30 : 882.45 = 530.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.30/882.45 = 530.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.30x = 882.45 × 530.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.30x = 468,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,316.22/588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.05

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