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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 793.80 and 474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 793.80 and 474.72 is: 712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 793.80 = 474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/793.80 = 474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 793.80 × 474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 376,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,832.74/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.13

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