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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.30, 793.95 and 457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.30, 793.95 and 457.30 is: 685.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.30 : 793.95 = 457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.30/793.95 = 457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.30x = 793.95 × 457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.30x = 363,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,073.34/529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.95

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