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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.50, 792.51 and 406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.50, 792.51 and 406.85 is: 610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.50 : 792.51 = 406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.50/792.51 = 406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.50x = 792.51 × 406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.50x = 322,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,428.73/528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.09

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