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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.31, 790.14 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.31, 790.14 and 404.66 is: 607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.31 : 790.14 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.31/790.14 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.31x = 790.14 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.31x = 319,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,734.10/526.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.51

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