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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.56, 789.84 and 450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.56, 789.84 and 450.04 is: 675.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.56 : 789.84 = 450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.56/789.84 = 450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.56x = 789.84 × 450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.56x = 355,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,459.59/526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.06

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