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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.21, 794.04 and 285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.21, 794.04 and 285.45 is: 428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.21 : 794.04 = 285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.21/794.04 = 285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.21x = 794.04 × 285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.21x = 226,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,653.32/529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.29

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