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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 794.60 and 408.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 794.60 and 408.88 is: 613.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 794.60 = 408.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/794.60 = 408.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 794.60 × 408.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 324,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,896.05/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.20

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