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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.08, 794.70 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.08, 794.70 and 439.08 is: 659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.08 : 794.70 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.08/794.70 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.08x = 794.70 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.08x = 348,936.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,936.88/529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.52

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