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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.94, 794.45 and 286.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.94, 794.45 and 286.19 is: 429.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.94 : 794.45 = 286.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.94/794.45 = 286.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.94x = 794.45 × 286.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.94x = 227,359.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,359.67/529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.03

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