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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.97, 793.23 and 479.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.97, 793.23 and 479.45 is: 717.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.97 : 793.23 = 479.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.97/793.23 = 479.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.97x = 793.23 × 479.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.97x = 380,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,314.12/529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.61

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