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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.82, 794.14 and 324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.82, 794.14 and 324.59 is: 487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.82 : 794.14 = 324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.82/794.14 = 324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.82x = 794.14 × 324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.82x = 257,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,765.93/528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.44

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