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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.77, 794.40 and 413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.77, 794.40 and 413.92 is: 620.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.77 : 794.40 = 413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.77/794.40 = 413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.77x = 794.40 × 413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.77x = 328,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,818.05/529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.68

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