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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 793.98 and 323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 793.98 and 323.58 is: 485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 793.98 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/793.98 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 793.98 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 256,916.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,916.05/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.70

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