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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.66, 792.70 and 454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.66, 792.70 and 454.76 is: 683.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.66 : 792.70 = 454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.66/792.70 = 454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.66x = 792.70 × 454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.66x = 360,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,488.25/527.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.18

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