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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.62, 726.46 and 448.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.62, 726.46 and 448.77 is: 617.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.62 : 726.46 = 448.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.62/726.46 = 448.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.62x = 726.46 × 448.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.62x = 326,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,013.45/527.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.89

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