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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.34, 790.02 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.34, 790.02 and 424.17 is: 635.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.34 : 790.02 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.34/790.02 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.34x = 790.02 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.34x = 335,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,102.78/527.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.46

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