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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.02, 727.56 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.02, 727.56 and 434.46 is: 598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.02 : 727.56 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.02/727.56 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.02x = 727.56 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.02x = 316,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,095.72/528.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.64

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