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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.11, 791.35 and 405.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.11, 791.35 and 405.46 is: 608.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.11 : 791.35 = 405.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.11/791.35 = 405.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.11x = 791.35 × 405.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.11x = 320,860.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,860.77/527.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.72

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