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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.20, 795.91 and 422.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.20, 795.91 and 422.07 is: 633.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.20 : 795.91 = 422.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.20/795.91 = 422.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.20x = 795.91 × 422.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.20x = 335,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,929.73/530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.59

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