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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.08, 789.06 and 320.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.08, 789.06 and 320.59 is: 480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.08 : 789.06 = 320.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.08/789.06 = 320.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.08x = 789.06 × 320.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.08x = 252,964.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,964.75/526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.85

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