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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 791.10 and 436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 791.10 and 436.28 is: 653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 791.10 = 436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/791.10 = 436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 791.10 × 436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 345,137.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,137.15/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.41

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