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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.72 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.72 and 451.44 is: 677.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.72 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.72 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.72 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 357,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,865.52/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.78

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