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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.99, 798.26 and 415.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.99, 798.26 and 415.71 is: 623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.99 : 798.26 = 415.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.99/798.26 = 415.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.99x = 798.26 × 415.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.99x = 331,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,842.59/531.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.78

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