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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 731.07 and 463.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 731.07 and 463.74 is: 640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 731.07 = 463.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/731.07 = 463.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 731.07 × 463.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 339,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,026.40/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.13

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