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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.45, 728.92 and 412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.45, 728.92 and 412.29 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.45 : 728.92 = 412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.45/728.92 = 412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.45x = 728.92 × 412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.45x = 300,526.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,526.43/528.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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