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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 792 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 792 and 433.92 is: 649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 792 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/792 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 792 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 343,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,664.64/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.70

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