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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 792.33 and 426.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 792.33 and 426.01 is: 638.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 792.33 = 426.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/792.33 = 426.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 792.33 × 426.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 337,540.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,540.81/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.46

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