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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 788.40 and 466.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 788.40 and 466.74 is: 696.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 788.40 = 466.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/788.40 = 466.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 788.40 × 466.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 367,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,977.82/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.53

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