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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.62, 727.08 and 470.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.62, 727.08 and 470.51 is: 649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.62 : 727.08 = 470.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.62/727.08 = 470.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.62x = 727.08 × 470.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.62x = 342,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,095.74/526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.60

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