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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.18, 787.60 and 433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.18, 787.60 and 433.64 is: 650.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.18 : 787.60 = 433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.18/787.60 = 433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.18x = 787.60 × 433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.18x = 341,534.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,534.86/525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.32

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