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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.94, 795.21 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.94, 795.21 and 286.46 is: 429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.94 : 795.21 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.94/795.21 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.94x = 795.21 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.94x = 227,791.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,791.88/529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.85

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