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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 792.64 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 792.64 and 458.44 is: 688.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 792.64 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/792.64 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 792.64 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 363,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,377.88/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.63

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