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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.99, 729.08 and 446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.99, 729.08 and 446.31 is: 615.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.99 : 729.08 = 446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.99/729.08 = 446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.99x = 729.08 × 446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.99x = 325,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,393.46/528.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.12

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