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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 729.84 and 441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 729.84 and 441.68 is: 609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 729.84 = 441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/729.84 = 441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 729.84 × 441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 322,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,355.73/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.18

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