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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.84, 788.60 and 466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.84, 788.60 and 466.88 is: 696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.84 : 788.60 = 466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.84/788.60 = 466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.84x = 788.60 × 466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.84x = 368,178.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,178.79/528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.20

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