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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 793.63 and 426.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 793.63 and 426.57 is: 638.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 793.63 = 426.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/793.63 = 426.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 793.63 × 426.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 338,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,538.75/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.95

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