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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.06, 795.16 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.06, 795.16 and 438.34 is: 658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.06 : 795.16 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.06/795.16 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.06x = 795.16 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.06x = 348,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,550.43/529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.81

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