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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.16, 725.58 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.16, 725.58 and 451.92 is: 622.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.16 : 725.58 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.16/725.58 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.16x = 725.58 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.16x = 327,904.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,904.11/527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.02

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