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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.41, 789.63 and 406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.41, 789.63 and 406.14 is: 609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.41 : 789.63 = 406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.41/789.63 = 406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.41x = 789.63 × 406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.41x = 320,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,700.33/526.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.22

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