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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.84, 795.14 and 427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.84, 795.14 and 427.56 is: 640.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.84 : 795.14 = 427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.84/795.14 = 427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.84x = 795.14 × 427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.84x = 339,970.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,970.06/530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.44

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