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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.05, 789.51 and 423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.05, 789.51 and 423.78 is: 634.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.05 : 789.51 = 423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.05/789.51 = 423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.05x = 789.51 × 423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.05x = 334,578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,578.55/527.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.81

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