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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.66, 792.92 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.66, 792.92 and 437.94 is: 656.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.66 : 792.92 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.66/792.92 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.66x = 792.92 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.66x = 347,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,252.48/528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.85

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