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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.38, 794.46 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.38, 794.46 and 298.32 is: 447.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.38 : 794.46 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.38/794.46 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.38x = 794.46 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.38x = 237,003.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,003.31/529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.70

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