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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.02, 801.46 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.02, 801.46 and 425.52 is: 637.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.02 : 801.46 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.02/801.46 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.02x = 801.46 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.02x = 341,035.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,035.31/535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.43

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