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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 793.80 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 793.80 and 447.48 is: 670.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 793.80 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/793.80 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 793.80 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 355,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,209.62/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.76

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