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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.39, 729.94 and 497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.39, 729.94 and 497.62 is: 686.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.39 : 729.94 = 497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.39/729.94 = 497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.39x = 729.94 × 497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.39x = 363,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,232.74/529.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.13

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