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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 794.88 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 794.88 and 413.46 is: 620.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 794.88 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/794.88 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 794.88 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 328,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,651.08/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.40

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