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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.69, 797.10 and 415.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.69, 797.10 and 415.79 is: 623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.69 : 797.10 = 415.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.69/797.10 = 415.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.69x = 797.10 × 415.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.69x = 331,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,422.22/531.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.34

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