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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 730.62 and 442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 730.62 and 442.60 is: 611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 730.62 = 442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/730.62 = 442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 730.62 × 442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 323,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,372.41/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.29

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