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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.35, 728.61 and 469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.35, 728.61 and 469.36 is: 647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.35 : 728.61 = 469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.35/728.61 = 469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.35x = 728.61 × 469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.35x = 341,976.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,976.75/528.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.25

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