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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 791.30 and 413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 791.30 and 413.40 is: 618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 791.30 = 413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/791.30 = 413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 791.30 × 413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 327,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,123.42/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.83

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