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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.88, 794.70 and 496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.88, 794.70 and 496.08 is: 745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.88 : 794.70 = 496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.88/794.70 = 496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.88x = 794.70 × 496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.88x = 394,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,234.78/528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.41

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