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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.11, 789.85 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.11, 789.85 and 404.46 is: 607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.11 : 789.85 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.11/789.85 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.11x = 789.85 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.11x = 319,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,463.24/526.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.22

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