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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.56, 790.48 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.56, 790.48 and 404.64 is: 607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.56 : 790.48 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.56/790.48 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.56x = 790.48 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.56x = 319,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,859.83/526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.45

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