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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.95, 793.06 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.95, 793.06 and 285.64 is: 428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.95 : 793.06 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.95/793.06 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.95x = 793.06 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.95x = 226,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,526.96/528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.26

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