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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.22, 790.24 and 485.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.22, 790.24 and 485.01 is: 728.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.22 : 790.24 = 485.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.22/790.24 = 485.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.22x = 790.24 × 485.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.22x = 383,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,274.30/526.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.35

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