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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 791.45 and 459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 791.45 and 459.04 is: 687.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 791.45 = 459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/791.45 = 459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 791.45 × 459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 363,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,307.21/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.69

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