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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.67, 728.40 and 453.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.67, 728.40 and 453.69 is: 626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.67 : 728.40 = 453.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.67/728.40 = 453.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.67x = 728.40 × 453.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.67x = 330,467.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,467.80/527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.28

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