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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.06, 726.49 and 463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.06, 726.49 and 463.88 is: 639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.06 : 726.49 = 463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.06/726.49 = 463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.06x = 726.49 × 463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.06x = 337,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,004.18/527.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.40

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