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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 727.28 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 727.28 and 467.34 is: 644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 727.28 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/727.28 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 727.28 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 339,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,887.04/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.12

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