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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.48, 723.96 and 468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.48, 723.96 and 468.16 is: 643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.48 : 723.96 = 468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.48/723.96 = 468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.48x = 723.96 × 468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.48x = 338,929.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,929.11/526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.76

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