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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.05, 791.27 and 450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.05, 791.27 and 450.50 is: 676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.05 : 791.27 = 450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.05/791.27 = 450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.05x = 791.27 × 450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.05x = 356,467.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,467.14/527.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.34

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