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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 789.04 and 440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 789.04 and 440.96 is: 658.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 789.04 = 440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/789.04 = 440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 789.04 × 440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 347,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,935.08/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.37

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