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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 731.68 and 460.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 731.68 and 460.66 is: 636.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 731.68 = 460.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/731.68 = 460.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 731.68 × 460.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 337,055.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,055.71/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.34

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