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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.40, 785.25 and 421.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.40, 785.25 and 421.65 is: 632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.40 : 785.25 = 421.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.40/785.25 = 421.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.40x = 785.25 × 421.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.40x = 331,100.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,100.66/523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.60

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