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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.54, 725.75 and 482.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.54, 725.75 and 482.42 is: 664.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.54 : 725.75 = 482.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.54/725.75 = 482.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.54x = 725.75 × 482.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.54x = 350,116.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,116.32/526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.94

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