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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 794.16 and 483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 794.16 and 483.36 is: 725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 794.16 = 483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/794.16 = 483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 794.16 × 483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 383,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,865.18/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.70

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