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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.74, 797.61 and 424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.74, 797.61 and 424.82 is: 637.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.74 : 797.61 = 424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.74/797.61 = 424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.74x = 797.61 × 424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.74x = 338,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,840.68/531.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.23

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