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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.46, 791.05 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.46, 791.05 and 321.28 is: 481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.46 : 791.05 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.46/791.05 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.46x = 791.05 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.46x = 254,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,148.54/527.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.83

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