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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.76, 789.90 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.76, 789.90 and 404.64 is: 605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.76 : 789.90 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.76/789.90 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.76x = 789.90 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.76x = 319,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,625.14/527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.63

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