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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.74, 729.86 and 454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.74, 729.86 and 454.76 is: 627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.74 : 729.86 = 454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.74/729.86 = 454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.74x = 729.86 × 454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.74x = 331,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,911.13/528.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.74

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