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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.35, 794.61 and 422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.35, 794.61 and 422.82 is: 633.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.35 : 794.61 = 422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.35/794.61 = 422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.35x = 794.61 × 422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.35x = 335,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,977.00/530.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.50

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