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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 790.59 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 790.59 and 424.80 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 790.59 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/790.59 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 790.59 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 335,842.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,842.63/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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