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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.18, 793.16 and 431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.18, 793.16 and 431.88 is: 647.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.18 : 793.16 = 431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.18/793.16 = 431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.18x = 793.16 × 431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.18x = 342,543.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,543.82/529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.32

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