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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.16, 725.64 and 458.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.16, 725.64 and 458.04 is: 630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.16 : 725.64 = 458.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.16/725.64 = 458.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.16x = 725.64 × 458.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.16x = 332,372.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,372.15/527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.50

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