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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.94, 794.10 and 424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.94, 794.10 and 424.88 is: 637.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.94 : 794.10 = 424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.94/794.10 = 424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.94x = 794.10 × 424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.94x = 337,397.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,397.21/528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.87

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