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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 793.67 and 407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 793.67 and 407.06 is: 609.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 793.67 = 407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/793.67 = 407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 793.67 × 407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 323,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,067.34/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.52

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