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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.13, 792.18 and 407.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.13, 792.18 and 407.63 is: 610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.13 : 792.18 = 407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.13/792.18 = 407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.13x = 792.18 × 407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.13x = 322,918.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,918.31/529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.28

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