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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 791.46 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 791.46 and 459 is: 687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 791.46 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/791.46 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 791.46 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 363,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,280.14/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.64

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