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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.66, 725.94 and 459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.66, 725.94 and 459.18 is: 634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.66 : 725.94 = 459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.66/725.94 = 459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.66x = 725.94 × 459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.66x = 333,337.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,337.13/525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.13

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