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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 804.76 and 422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 804.76 and 422.16 is: 632.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 804.76 = 422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/804.76 = 422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 804.76 × 422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 339,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,737.48/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.66

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