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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.48, 789.60 and 482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.48, 789.60 and 482.68 is: 722.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.48 : 789.60 = 482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.48/789.60 = 482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.48x = 789.60 × 482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.48x = 381,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,124.13/527.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.54

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