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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 793.71 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 793.71 and 466.26 is: 698.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 793.71 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/793.71 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 793.71 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 370,075.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,075.22/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.76

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