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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.66, 730.62 and 467.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.66, 730.62 and 467.91 is: 646.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.66 : 730.62 = 467.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.66/730.62 = 467.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.66x = 730.62 × 467.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.66x = 341,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,864.40/528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.66

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