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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.67, 797.93 and 423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.67, 797.93 and 423.16 is: 633.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.67 : 797.93 = 423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.67/797.93 = 423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.67x = 797.93 × 423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.67x = 337,649.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,649.54/532.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.89

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