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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.82, 799.50 and 425.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.82, 799.50 and 425.67 is: 637.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.82 : 799.50 = 425.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.82/799.50 = 425.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.82x = 799.50 × 425.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.82x = 340,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,323.17/533.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.52

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