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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.84, 790.04 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.84, 790.04 and 449.04 is: 674.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.84 : 790.04 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.84/790.04 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.84x = 790.04 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.84x = 354,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,759.56/525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.65

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