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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 727.80 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 727.80 and 449.76 is: 619.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 727.80 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/727.80 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 727.80 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 327,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,335.33/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.25

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