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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.40, 791.10 and 431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.40, 791.10 and 431.40 is: 647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.40 : 791.10 = 431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.40/791.10 = 431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.40x = 791.10 × 431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.40x = 341,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,280.54/527.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.10

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