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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.54, 727.13 and 483.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.54, 727.13 and 483.42 is: 666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.54 : 727.13 = 483.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.54/727.13 = 483.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.54x = 727.13 × 483.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.54x = 351,509.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,509.18/527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.32

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