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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.14, 728.55 and 480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.14, 728.55 and 480.54 is: 661.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.14 : 728.55 = 480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.14/728.55 = 480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.14x = 728.55 × 480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.14x = 350,097.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,097.42/529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.63

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