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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.96, 794.61 and 421.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.96, 794.61 and 421.61 is: 630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.96 : 794.61 = 421.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.96/794.61 = 421.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.96x = 794.61 × 421.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.96x = 335,011.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,011.55/530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.96

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