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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.57, 794.37 and 298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.57, 794.37 and 298.42 is: 447.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.57 : 794.37 = 298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.57/794.37 = 298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.57x = 794.37 × 298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.57x = 237,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,055.90/529.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.64

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