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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.25, 788.16 and 422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.25, 788.16 and 422.25 is: 634.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.25 : 788.16 = 422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.25/788.16 = 422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.25x = 788.16 × 422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.25x = 332,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,800.56/524.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.81

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