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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 792.99 and 452.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 792.99 and 452.79 is: 677.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 792.99 = 452.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/792.99 = 452.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 792.99 × 452.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 359,057.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,057.94/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.80

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