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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 795.78 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 795.78 and 415.02 is: 622.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 795.78 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/795.78 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 795.78 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 330,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,264.62/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.74

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