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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.76, 795.84 and 459.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.76, 795.84 and 459.29 is: 689.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.76 : 795.84 = 459.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.76/795.84 = 459.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.76x = 795.84 × 459.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.76x = 365,517.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,517.37/529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.97

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