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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.73, 791.49 and 435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.73, 791.49 and 435.82 is: 656.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.73 : 791.49 = 435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.73/791.49 = 435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.73x = 791.49 × 435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.73x = 344,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,947.17/525.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.13

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