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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 729.76 and 454.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 729.76 and 454.70 is: 627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 729.76 = 454.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/729.76 = 454.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 729.76 × 454.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 331,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,821.87/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.64

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