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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.12, 798.30 and 423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.12, 798.30 and 423.64 is: 635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.12 : 798.30 = 423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.12/798.30 = 423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.12x = 798.30 × 423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.12x = 338,191.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,191.81/532.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.56

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