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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 731.69 and 457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 731.69 and 457.02 is: 631.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 731.69 = 457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/731.69 = 457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 731.69 × 457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 334,394.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,394.68/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.03

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