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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 727.32 and 449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 727.32 and 449.40 is: 618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 727.32 = 449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/727.32 = 449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 727.32 × 449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 326,857.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,857.61/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.77

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