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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 792.54 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 792.54 and 284.45 is: 426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 792.54 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/792.54 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 792.54 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 225,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,432.62/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.79

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