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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.34, 728.70 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.34, 728.70 and 455.22 is: 626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.34 : 728.70 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.34/728.70 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.34x = 728.70 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.34x = 331,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,717.11/529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.67

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