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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 795.45 and 471.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 795.45 and 471.27 is: 707.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 795.45 = 471.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/795.45 = 471.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 795.45 × 471.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 374,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,868.02/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.65

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