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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.54, 794.42 and 407.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.54, 794.42 and 407.55 is: 610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.54 : 794.42 = 407.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.54/794.42 = 407.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.54x = 794.42 × 407.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.54x = 323,765.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,765.87/530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.26

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