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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.46, 793.63 and 460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.46, 793.63 and 460.42 is: 691.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.46 : 793.63 = 460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.46/793.63 = 460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.46x = 793.63 × 460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.46x = 365,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,401.72/528.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.45

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