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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.80, 790.86 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.80, 790.86 and 465 is: 694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.80 : 790.86 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.80/790.86 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.80x = 790.86 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.80x = 367,749.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,749.90/529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.13

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