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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.59, 794.66 and 414.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.59, 794.66 and 414.27 is: 621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.59 : 794.66 = 414.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.59/794.66 = 414.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.59x = 794.66 × 414.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.59x = 329,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,201.73/529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.62

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