Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 792.88 and 298
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 529, 792.88 and 298 is: 446.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529 : 792.88 = 298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529/792.88 = 298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529x = 792.88 × 298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529x = 236,278.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,278.24/529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446.65
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