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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.73, 727.39 and 483.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.73, 727.39 and 483.61 is: 666.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.73 : 727.39 = 483.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.73/727.39 = 483.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.73x = 727.39 × 483.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.73x = 351,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,773.08/527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.58

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