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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 794.61 and 414.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 794.61 and 414.78 is: 621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 794.61 = 414.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/794.61 = 414.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 794.61 × 414.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 329,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,588.34/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.26

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