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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 795.01 and 298.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 795.01 and 298.82 is: 448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 795.01 = 298.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/795.01 = 298.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 795.01 × 298.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 237,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,564.89/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.51

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