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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.56, 788.96 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.56, 788.96 and 466.08 is: 698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.56 : 788.96 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.56/788.96 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.56x = 788.96 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.56x = 367,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,718.48/526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.34

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