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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.46, 792.20 and 284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.46, 792.20 and 284.74 is: 426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.46 : 792.20 = 284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.46/792.20 = 284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.46x = 792.20 × 284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.46x = 225,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,571.03/528.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.85

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