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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.27, 729.05 and 440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.27, 729.05 and 440.79 is: 608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.27 : 729.05 = 440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.27/729.05 = 440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.27x = 729.05 × 440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.27x = 321,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,355.75/528.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.32

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