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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 791.88 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 791.88 and 407.64 is: 611.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 791.88 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/791.88 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 791.88 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 322,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,801.96/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.47

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