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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 793.50 and 473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 793.50 and 473.16 is: 708.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 793.50 = 473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/793.50 = 473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 793.50 × 473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 375,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,452.46/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.83

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