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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.55, 790.55 and 469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.55, 790.55 and 469.88 is: 704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.55 : 790.55 = 469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.55/790.55 = 469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.55x = 790.55 × 469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.55x = 371,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,457.33/527.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.12

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