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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.67, 791.85 and 479.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.67, 791.85 and 479.37 is: 719.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.67 : 791.85 = 479.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.67/791.85 = 479.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.67x = 791.85 × 479.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.67x = 379,589.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,589.13/527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.37

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