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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.35, 790.79 and 477.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.35, 790.79 and 477.83 is: 715.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.35 : 790.79 = 477.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.35/790.79 = 477.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.35x = 790.79 × 477.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.35x = 377,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,862.77/528.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.18

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