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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.49, 794.57 and 286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.49, 794.57 and 286.18 is: 429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.49 : 794.57 = 286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.49/794.57 = 286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.49x = 794.57 × 286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.49x = 227,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,390.04/529.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.45

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