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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.72, 730.30 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.72, 730.30 and 450.72 is: 621.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.72 : 730.30 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.72/730.30 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.72x = 730.30 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.72x = 329,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,160.82/529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.39

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