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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 788.10 and 444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 788.10 and 444.28 is: 665.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 788.10 = 444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/788.10 = 444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 788.10 × 444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 350,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,137.07/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.66

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