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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.39, 790.09 and 483.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.39, 790.09 and 483.13 is: 721.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.39 : 790.09 = 483.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.39/790.09 = 483.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.39x = 790.09 × 483.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.39x = 381,716.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,716.18/529.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.05

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