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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.22, 875.79 and 530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.22, 875.79 and 530.46 is: 731.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.22 : 875.79 = 530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.22/875.79 = 530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.22x = 875.79 × 530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.22x = 464,571.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,571.56/635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.36

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