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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.30, 798.48 and 425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.30, 798.48 and 425.18 is: 636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.30 : 798.48 = 425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.30/798.48 = 425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.30x = 798.48 × 425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.30x = 339,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,497.73/533.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.60

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