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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 794.13 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 794.13 and 432.48 is: 648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 794.13 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/794.13 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 794.13 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 343,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,445.34/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.22

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