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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.76, 789.24 and 449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.76, 789.24 and 449.56 is: 674.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.76 : 789.24 = 449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.76/789.24 = 449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.76x = 789.24 × 449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.76x = 354,810.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,810.73/525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.85

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