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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.78, 791.80 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.78, 791.80 and 323.06 is: 483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.78 : 791.80 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.78/791.80 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.78x = 791.80 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.78x = 255,801.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,801.73/528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.76

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