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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 792.11 and 478.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 792.11 and 478.70 is: 716.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 792.11 = 478.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/792.11 = 478.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 792.11 × 478.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 379,180.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,180.66/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.49

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