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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.28, 798.12 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.28, 798.12 and 424.32 is: 635.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.28 : 798.12 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.28/798.12 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.28x = 798.12 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.28x = 338,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,658.28/533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.05

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