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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.50, 791.60 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.50, 791.60 and 456.44 is: 683.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.50 : 791.60 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.50/791.60 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.50x = 791.60 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.50x = 361,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,311.66/528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.65

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