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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.76, 791.64 and 431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.76, 791.64 and 431.64 is: 647.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.76 : 791.64 = 431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.76/791.64 = 431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.76x = 791.64 × 431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.76x = 341,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,703.49/527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.46

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