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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.47, 792.77 and 459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.47, 792.77 and 459.72 is: 688.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.47 : 792.77 = 459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.47/792.77 = 459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.47x = 792.77 × 459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.47x = 364,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,449.93/529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.33

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