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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.05, 789.49 and 461.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.05, 789.49 and 461.19 is: 690.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.05 : 789.49 = 461.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.05/789.49 = 461.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.05x = 789.49 × 461.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.05x = 364,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,102.59/527.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.83

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