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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.98, 795.79 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.98, 795.79 and 416.16 is: 623.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.98 : 795.79 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.98/795.79 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.98x = 795.79 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.98x = 331,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,175.97/530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.71

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