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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 728.41 and 469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 728.41 and 469.22 is: 647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 728.41 = 469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/728.41 = 469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 728.41 × 469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 341,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,784.19/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.80

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