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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.64, 729.12 and 455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.64, 729.12 and 455.54 is: 627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.64 : 729.12 = 455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.64/729.12 = 455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.64x = 729.12 × 455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.64x = 332,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,143.32/529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.11

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