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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.80, 794.70 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.80, 794.70 and 481.20 is: 721.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.80 : 794.70 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.80/794.70 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.80x = 794.70 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.80x = 382,409.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,409.64/529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.80

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