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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 790.20 and 459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 790.20 and 459.72 is: 688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 790.20 = 459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/790.20 = 459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 790.20 × 459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 363,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,270.74/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.01

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