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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.46, 791.09 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.46, 791.09 and 425.34 is: 637.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.46 : 791.09 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.46/791.09 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.46x = 791.09 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.46x = 336,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,482.22/527.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.93

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