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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.34, 789.28 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.34, 789.28 and 444.12 is: 665.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.34 : 789.28 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.34/789.28 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.34x = 789.28 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.34x = 350,535.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,535.03/526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.99

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