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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.99, 794.99 and 324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.99, 794.99 and 324.97 is: 487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.99 : 794.99 = 324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.99/794.99 = 324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.99x = 794.99 × 324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.99x = 258,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,346.73/529.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.46

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