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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.73, 796.78 and 415.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.73, 796.78 and 415.90 is: 623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.73 : 796.78 = 415.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.73/796.78 = 415.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.73x = 796.78 × 415.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.73x = 331,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,380.80/531.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.21

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