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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.58, 790.57 and 460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.58, 790.57 and 460.38 is: 687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.58 : 790.57 = 460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.58/790.57 = 460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.58x = 790.57 × 460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.58x = 363,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,961.39/529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.27

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