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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.93, 793.62 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.93, 793.62 and 285.62 is: 428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.93 : 793.62 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.93/793.62 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.93x = 793.62 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.93x = 226,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,672.32/528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.55

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