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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.59, 790.35 and 435.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.59, 790.35 and 435.17 is: 651.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.59 : 790.35 = 435.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.59/790.35 = 435.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.59x = 790.35 × 435.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.59x = 343,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,936.95/527.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.90

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