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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 794.83 and 408.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 794.83 and 408.39 is: 612.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 794.83 = 408.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/794.83 = 408.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 794.83 × 408.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 324,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,600.62/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.89

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