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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.27, 792.38 and 480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.27, 792.38 and 480.06 is: 718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.27 : 792.38 = 480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.27/792.38 = 480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.27x = 792.38 × 480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.27x = 380,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,391.14/529.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.71

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