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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 788.66 and 495.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 788.66 and 495.41 is: 739.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 788.66 = 495.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/788.66 = 495.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 788.66 × 495.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 390,703.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,703.63/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.67

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