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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.70, 793.29 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.70, 793.29 and 284.94 is: 427.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.70 : 793.29 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.70/793.29 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.70x = 793.29 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.70x = 226,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,040.05/528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.54

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