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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.20, 793.40 and 447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.20, 793.40 and 447.20 is: 671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.20 : 793.40 = 447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.20/793.40 = 447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.20x = 793.40 × 447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.20x = 354,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,808.48/528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.73

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