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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 728.58 and 482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 728.58 and 482.92 is: 664.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 728.58 = 482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/728.58 = 482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 728.58 × 482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 351,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,845.85/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.41

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