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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.22, 790.99 and 435.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.22, 790.99 and 435.49 is: 653.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.22 : 790.99 = 435.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.22/790.99 = 435.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.22x = 790.99 × 435.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.22x = 344,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,465.17/527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.36

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