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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.48, 788.10 and 481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.48, 788.10 and 481.68 is: 721.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.48 : 788.10 = 481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.48/788.10 = 481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.48x = 788.10 × 481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.48x = 379,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,612.01/526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.04

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