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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.95, 795.84 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.95, 795.84 and 286.64 is: 430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.95 : 795.84 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.95/795.84 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.95x = 795.84 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.95x = 228,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,121.98/529.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.46

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