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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.80, 790.48 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.80, 790.48 and 475.08 is: 708.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.80 : 790.48 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.80/790.48 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.80x = 790.48 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.80x = 375,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,541.24/529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.84

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