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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 791.52 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 791.52 and 431.04 is: 647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 791.52 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/791.52 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 791.52 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 341,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,176.78/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.35

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