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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.08, 792.63 and 471.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.08, 792.63 and 471.89 is: 706.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.08 : 792.63 = 471.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.08/792.63 = 471.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.08x = 792.63 × 471.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.08x = 374,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,030.21/529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.94

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