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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.76, 731.46 and 467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.76, 731.46 and 467.12 is: 644.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.76 : 731.46 = 467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.76/731.46 = 467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.76x = 731.46 × 467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.76x = 341,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,679.60/529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.97

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