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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.13, 791.97 and 478.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.13, 791.97 and 478.61 is: 716.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.13 : 791.97 = 478.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.13/791.97 = 478.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.13x = 791.97 × 478.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.13x = 379,038.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,038.41/529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.35

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