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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.44, 790.26 and 482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.44, 790.26 and 482.08 is: 722.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.44 : 790.26 = 482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.44/790.26 = 482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.44x = 790.26 × 482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.44x = 380,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,968.54/527.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.30

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