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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.68, 727 and 452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.68, 727 and 452.70 is: 624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.68 : 727 = 452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.68/727 = 452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.68x = 727 × 452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.68x = 329,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,112.90/526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.88

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