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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.62, 800.89 and 425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.62, 800.89 and 425.14 is: 636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.62 : 800.89 = 425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.62/800.89 = 425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.62x = 800.89 × 425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.62x = 340,487.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,487.31/534.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.87

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