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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 729.36 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 729.36 and 445.68 is: 616.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 729.36 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/729.36 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 729.36 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 325,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,061.16/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.49

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