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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.69, 727.01 and 452.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.69, 727.01 and 452.71 is: 624.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.69 : 727.01 = 452.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.69/727.01 = 452.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.69x = 727.01 × 452.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.69x = 329,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,124.70/526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.89

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