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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 729 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 729 and 462.24 is: 638.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 729 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/729 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 729 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 336,972.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,972.96/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.06

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