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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.41, 793.65 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.41, 793.65 and 298.11 is: 446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.41 : 793.65 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.41/793.65 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.41x = 793.65 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.41x = 236,595.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,595.00/529.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.90

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