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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 791.61 and 441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 791.61 and 441.81 is: 662.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 791.61 = 441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/791.61 = 441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 791.61 × 441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 349,741.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,741.21/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.46

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