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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.02, 730.76 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.02, 730.76 and 446.58 is: 616.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.02 : 730.76 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.02/730.76 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.02x = 730.76 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.02x = 326,340.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,340.57/529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.88

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