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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 728.94 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 728.94 and 435.06 is: 599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 728.94 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/728.94 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 728.94 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 317,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,132.64/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.59

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