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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 728.92 and 458.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 728.92 and 458.66 is: 633.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 728.92 = 458.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/728.92 = 458.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 728.92 × 458.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 334,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,326.45/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.58

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