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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.29, 793.62 and 457.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.29, 793.62 and 457.47 is: 685.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.29 : 793.62 = 457.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.29/793.62 = 457.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.29x = 793.62 × 457.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.29x = 363,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,057.34/529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.93

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