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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.43, 795.87 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.43, 795.87 and 409.68 is: 614.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.43 : 795.87 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.43/795.87 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.43x = 795.87 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.43x = 326,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,052.02/530.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.69

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