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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.67, 793.23 and 407.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.67, 793.23 and 407.17 is: 610.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.67 : 793.23 = 407.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.67/793.23 = 407.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.67x = 793.23 × 407.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.67x = 322,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,979.46/528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.93

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