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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.95, 793.58 and 439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.95, 793.58 and 439.10 is: 657.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.95 : 793.58 = 439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.95/793.58 = 439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.95x = 793.58 × 439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.95x = 348,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,454.81/529.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.52

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