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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.83, 792.64 and 431.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.83, 792.64 and 431.48 is: 646.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.83 : 792.64 = 431.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.83/792.64 = 431.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.83x = 792.64 × 431.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.83x = 342,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,003.94/528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.72

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