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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.29, 794.07 and 437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.29, 794.07 and 437.56 is: 656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.29 : 794.07 = 437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.29/794.07 = 437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.29x = 794.07 × 437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.29x = 347,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,453.27/529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.45

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