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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.43, 791.35 and 467.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.43, 791.35 and 467.08 is: 700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.43 : 791.35 = 467.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.43/791.35 = 467.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.43x = 791.35 × 467.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.43x = 369,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,623.76/527.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.80

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