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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 794.94 and 324.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 794.94 and 324.55 is: 486.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 794.94 = 324.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/794.94 = 324.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 794.94 × 324.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 257,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,997.78/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.94

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