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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.46, 729.05 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.46, 729.05 and 318.64 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.46 : 729.05 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.46/729.05 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.46x = 729.05 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.46x = 232,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,304.49/528.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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