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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.82, 792.54 and 470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.82, 792.54 and 470.58 is: 706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.82 : 792.54 = 470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.82/792.54 = 470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.82x = 792.54 × 470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.82x = 372,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,953.47/527.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.59

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