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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.60, 792.80 and 465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.60, 792.80 and 465.60 is: 696.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.60 : 792.80 = 465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.60/792.80 = 465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.60x = 792.80 × 465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.60x = 369,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,127.68/529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.99

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