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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.99, 794.06 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.99, 794.06 and 286.68 is: 429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.99 : 794.06 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.99/794.06 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.99x = 794.06 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.99x = 227,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,635.72/529.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.51

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