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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.73, 794.39 and 324.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.73, 794.39 and 324.39 is: 486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.73 : 794.39 = 324.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.73/794.39 = 324.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.73x = 794.39 × 324.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.73x = 257,692.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,692.17/529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.46

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