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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.34, 727.38 and 459.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.34, 727.38 and 459.30 is: 632.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.34 : 727.38 = 459.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.34/727.38 = 459.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.34x = 727.38 × 459.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.34x = 334,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,085.63/528.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.33

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