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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.21, 791.37 and 430.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.21, 791.37 and 430.82 is: 646.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.21 : 791.37 = 430.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.21/791.37 = 430.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.21x = 791.37 × 430.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.21x = 340,937.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,937.03/527.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.68

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