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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.69, 727.92 and 449.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.69, 727.92 and 449.85 is: 619.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.69 : 727.92 = 449.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.69/727.92 = 449.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.69x = 727.92 × 449.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.69x = 327,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,454.81/528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.37

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