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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.26, 805.95 and 422.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.26, 805.95 and 422.07 is: 631.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.26 : 805.95 = 422.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.26/805.95 = 422.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.26x = 805.95 × 422.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.26x = 340,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,167.32/538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.98

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