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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 791.16 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 791.16 and 449.76 is: 674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 791.16 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/791.16 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 791.16 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 355,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,832.12/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.54

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