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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.87, 792.90 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.87, 792.90 and 298.02 is: 446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.87 : 792.90 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.87/792.90 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.87x = 792.90 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.87x = 236,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,300.06/528.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.80

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