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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 791.42 and 461.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 791.42 and 461.91 is: 692.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 791.42 = 461.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/791.42 = 461.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 791.42 × 461.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 365,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,562.50/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.98

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