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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.93, 794.90 and 324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.93, 794.90 and 324.90 is: 487.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.93 : 794.90 = 324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.93/794.90 = 324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.93x = 794.90 × 324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.93x = 258,263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,263.01/529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.35

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