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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.78, 796.82 and 415.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.78, 796.82 and 415.95 is: 624.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.78 : 796.82 = 415.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.78/796.82 = 415.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.78x = 796.82 × 415.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.78x = 331,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,435.20/530.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.44

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