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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.38, 728.62 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.38, 728.62 and 453.96 is: 626.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.38 : 728.62 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.38/728.62 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.38x = 728.62 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.38x = 330,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,764.34/528.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.00

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