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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.34, 725.65 and 453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.34, 725.65 and 453.44 is: 625.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.34 : 725.65 = 453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.34/725.65 = 453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.34x = 725.65 × 453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.34x = 329,038.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,038.74/526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.14

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