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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.87, 793.65 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.87, 793.65 and 298.64 is: 447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.87 : 793.65 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.87/793.65 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.87x = 793.65 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.87x = 237,011.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,011.67/529.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.30

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