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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.23, 830.13 and 424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.23, 830.13 and 424.06 is: 636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.23 : 830.13 = 424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.23/830.13 = 424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.23x = 830.13 × 424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.23x = 352,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,021.26/553.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.30

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