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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.51, 727.69 and 479.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.51, 727.69 and 479.91 is: 660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.51 : 727.69 = 479.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.51/727.69 = 479.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.51x = 727.69 × 479.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.51x = 349,224.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,224.51/528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.77

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