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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.48, 791.26 and 467.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.48, 791.26 and 467.16 is: 700.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.48 : 791.26 = 467.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.48/791.26 = 467.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.48x = 791.26 × 467.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.48x = 369,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,645.02/527.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.78

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