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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.16, 794.22 and 407.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.16, 794.22 and 407.84 is: 610.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.16 : 794.22 = 407.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.16/794.22 = 407.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.16x = 794.22 × 407.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.16x = 323,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,914.68/530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.98

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