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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.36, 790.42 and 474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.36, 790.42 and 474.16 is: 708.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.36 : 790.42 = 474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.36/790.42 = 474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.36x = 790.42 × 474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.36x = 374,785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,785.55/529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.00

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