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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 795.12 and 422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 795.12 and 422.08 is: 633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 795.12 = 422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/795.12 = 422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 795.12 × 422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 335,604.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,604.25/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.12

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