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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.32, 795.88 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.32, 795.88 and 428.04 is: 641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.32 : 795.88 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.32/795.88 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.32x = 795.88 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.32x = 340,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,668.48/531.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.17

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