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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 793.73 and 474.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 793.73 and 474.95 is: 711.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 793.73 = 474.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/793.73 = 474.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 793.73 × 474.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 376,979.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,979.28/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.79

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