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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.56, 788.61 and 447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.56, 788.61 and 447.62 is: 670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.56 : 788.61 = 447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.56/788.61 = 447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.56x = 788.61 × 447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.56x = 352,993.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,993.67/526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.38

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