Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.69, 797.94 and 411
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 531.69, 797.94 and 411 is: 616.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531.69 : 797.94 = 411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531.69/797.94 = 411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531.69x = 797.94 × 411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531.69x = 327,953.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,953.34/531.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616.81
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