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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.08, 729.48 and 469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.08, 729.48 and 469.52 is: 648.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.08 : 729.48 = 469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.08/729.48 = 469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.08x = 729.48 × 469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.08x = 342,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,505.45/528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.59

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