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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.46, 730.51 and 319.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.46, 730.51 and 319.59 is: 440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.46 : 730.51 = 319.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.46/730.51 = 319.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.46x = 730.51 × 319.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.46x = 233,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,463.69/529.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.95

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