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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.30, 793.04 and 412.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.30, 793.04 and 412.21 is: 617.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.30 : 793.04 = 412.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.30/793.04 = 412.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.30x = 793.04 × 412.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.30x = 326,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,896.96/529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.60

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