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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.11, 727.72 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.11, 727.72 and 468.72 is: 647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.11 : 727.72 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.11/727.72 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.11x = 727.72 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.11x = 341,095.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,095.75/527.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.11

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