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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 794.61 and 324.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 794.61 and 324.58 is: 486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 794.61 = 324.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/794.61 = 324.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 794.61 × 324.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 257,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,914.51/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.70

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