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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.05, 801.21 and 424.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.05, 801.21 and 424.78 is: 637.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.05 : 801.21 = 424.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.05/801.21 = 424.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.05x = 801.21 × 424.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.05x = 340,335.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,335.98/534.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.27

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