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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.18, 789.80 and 454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.18, 789.80 and 454.41 is: 680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.18 : 789.80 = 454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.18/789.80 = 454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.18x = 789.80 × 454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.18x = 358,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,890.75/527.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.78

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