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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.27, 792.42 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.27, 792.42 and 425.80 is: 638.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.27 : 792.42 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.27/792.42 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.27x = 792.42 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.27x = 337,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,412.44/528.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.71

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