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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.73, 793.82 and 464.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.73, 793.82 and 464.57 is: 696.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.73 : 793.82 = 464.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.73/793.82 = 464.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.73x = 793.82 × 464.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.73x = 368,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,785.13/529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.18

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