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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.46, 789.03 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.46, 789.03 and 439.98 is: 658.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.46 : 789.03 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.46/789.03 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.46x = 789.03 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.46x = 347,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,157.42/527.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.17

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