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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641, 883.50 and 530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641, 883.50 and 530.12 is: 730.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641 : 883.50 = 530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641/883.50 = 530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641x = 883.50 × 530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641x = 468,361.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,361.02/641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.67

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