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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.92, 791.08 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.92, 791.08 and 424.72 is: 636.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.92 : 791.08 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.92/791.08 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.92x = 791.08 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.92x = 335,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,987.50/527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.44

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