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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.47, 790.61 and 483.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.47, 790.61 and 483.74 is: 726.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.47 : 790.61 = 483.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.47/790.61 = 483.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.47x = 790.61 × 483.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.47x = 382,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,449.68/526.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.44

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