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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.33, 725.96 and 456.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.33, 725.96 and 456.27 is: 629.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.33 : 725.96 = 456.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.33/725.96 = 456.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.33x = 725.96 × 456.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.33x = 331,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,230.14/526.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.32

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