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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.69, 793.44 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.69, 793.44 and 408 is: 612.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.69 : 793.44 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.69/793.44 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.69x = 793.44 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.69x = 323,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,723.52/528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.31

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