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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.53, 790.02 and 417.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.53, 790.02 and 417.99 is: 627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.53 : 790.02 = 417.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.53/790.02 = 417.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.53x = 790.02 × 417.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.53x = 330,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,220.46/526.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.16

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