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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.85, 794.88 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.85, 794.88 and 299.07 is: 448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.85 : 794.88 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.85/794.88 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.85x = 794.88 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.85x = 237,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,724.76/529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.66

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