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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.65, 793.98 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.65, 793.98 and 298.44 is: 447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.65 : 793.98 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.65/793.98 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.65x = 793.98 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.65x = 236,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,955.39/529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.38

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