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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.76, 794.03 and 298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.76, 794.03 and 298.76 is: 447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.76 : 794.03 = 298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.76/794.03 = 298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.76x = 794.03 × 298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.76x = 237,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,218.94/529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.79

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