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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.67, 790.63 and 321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.67, 790.63 and 321.62 is: 481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.67 : 790.63 = 321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.67/790.63 = 321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.67x = 790.63 × 321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.67x = 254,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,282.42/527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.90

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