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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.61, 798.97 and 417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.61, 798.97 and 417.80 is: 626.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.61 : 798.97 = 417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.61/798.97 = 417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.61x = 798.97 × 417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.61x = 333,809.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,809.67/532.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.74

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