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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.20, 798.60 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.20, 798.60 and 424.16 is: 637.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.20 : 798.60 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.20/798.60 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.20x = 798.60 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.20x = 338,734.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,734.18/531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.68

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