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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.69 : 797.94 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.69/797.94 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.69x = 797.94 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.69x = 327,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,953.34/531.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.81

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