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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.70, 794.82 and 286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.70, 794.82 and 286.70 is: 430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.70 : 794.82 = 286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.70/794.82 = 286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.70x = 794.82 × 286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.70x = 227,874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,874.89/529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.20

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