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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.12, 800.64 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.12, 800.64 and 423.96 is: 635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.12 : 800.64 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.12/800.64 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.12x = 800.64 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.12x = 339,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,439.33/534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.51

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