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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.28, 794.08 and 437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.28, 794.08 and 437.56 is: 656.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.28 : 794.08 = 437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.28/794.08 = 437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.28x = 794.08 × 437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.28x = 347,457.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,457.64/529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.47

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