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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 791.97 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 791.97 and 322.68 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 791.97 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/791.97 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 791.97 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 255,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,552.88/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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