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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.23, 792.58 and 284.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.23, 792.58 and 284.47 is: 426.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.23 : 792.58 = 284.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.23/792.58 = 284.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.23x = 792.58 × 284.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.23x = 225,465.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,465.23/528.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.83

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