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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.16, 727.56 and 453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.16, 727.56 and 453.20 is: 626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.16 : 727.56 = 453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.16/727.56 = 453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.16x = 727.56 × 453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.16x = 329,730.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,730.19/526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.67

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