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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.02, 723.90 and 479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.02, 723.90 and 479.44 is: 659.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.02 : 723.90 = 479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.02/723.90 = 479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.02x = 723.90 × 479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.02x = 347,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,066.62/526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.80

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