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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.17, 844.29 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.17, 844.29 and 530.28 is: 730.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.17 : 844.29 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.17/844.29 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.17x = 844.29 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.17x = 447,710.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,710.10/613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.16

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