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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.31, 787.05 and 465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.31, 787.05 and 465.75 is: 695.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.31 : 787.05 = 465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.31/787.05 = 465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.31x = 787.05 × 465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.31x = 366,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,568.54/527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.17

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