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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.64, 797.46 and 416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.64, 797.46 and 416.26 is: 624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.64 : 797.46 = 416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.64/797.46 = 416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.64x = 797.46 × 416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.64x = 331,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,950.70/531.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.39

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