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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.14, 725.22 and 489.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.14, 725.22 and 489.42 is: 674.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.14 : 725.22 = 489.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.14/725.22 = 489.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.14x = 725.22 × 489.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.14x = 354,937.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,937.17/526.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.61

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