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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.13, 727.77 and 471.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.13, 727.77 and 471.01 is: 650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 727.77 = 471.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/727.77 = 471.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 727.77 × 471.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 342,784.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,784.59/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.29

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