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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.40, 789.48 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.40, 789.48 and 449.82 is: 673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.40 : 789.48 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.40/789.48 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.40x = 789.48 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.40x = 355,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,123.89/527.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.35

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