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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.37, 792.32 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.37, 792.32 and 422.28 is: 630.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.37 : 792.32 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.37/792.32 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.37x = 792.32 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.37x = 334,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,578.78/530.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.84

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