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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.48, 726.84 and 474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.48, 726.84 and 474.92 is: 654.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.48 : 726.84 = 474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.48/726.84 = 474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.48x = 726.84 × 474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.48x = 345,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,190.85/527.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.42

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