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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.78, 731.76 and 467.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.78, 731.76 and 467.83 is: 646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.78 : 731.76 = 467.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.78/731.76 = 467.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.78x = 731.76 × 467.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.78x = 342,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,339.28/529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.19

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