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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.91, 788.75 and 464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.91, 788.75 and 464.22 is: 692.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.91 : 788.75 = 464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.91/788.75 = 464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.91x = 788.75 × 464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.91x = 366,153.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,153.53/528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.28

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