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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.49, 731.31 and 424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.49, 731.31 and 424.85 is: 586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.49 : 731.31 = 424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.49/731.31 = 424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.49x = 731.31 × 424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.49x = 310,697.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,697.05/529.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.79

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