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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.59, 790.62 and 474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.59, 790.62 and 474.51 is: 708.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.59 : 790.62 = 474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.59/790.62 = 474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.59x = 790.62 × 474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.59x = 375,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,157.10/529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.39

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