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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.88, 792.68 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.88, 792.68 and 474.20 is: 710.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.88 : 792.68 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.88/792.68 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.88x = 792.68 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.88x = 375,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,888.86/528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.73

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