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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.58, 790.56 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.58, 790.56 and 446.58 is: 669.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.58 : 790.56 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.58/790.56 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.58x = 790.56 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.58x = 353,048.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,048.28/527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.18

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