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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.83, 729.24 and 458.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.83, 729.24 and 458.73 is: 632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.83 : 729.24 = 458.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.83/729.24 = 458.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.83x = 729.24 × 458.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.83x = 334,524.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,524.27/528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.57

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