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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 794.40 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 794.40 and 476.16 is: 714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 794.40 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/794.40 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 794.40 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 378,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,261.50/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.21

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