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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.59, 789.48 and 321.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.59, 789.48 and 321.21 is: 481.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.59 : 789.48 = 321.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.59/789.48 = 321.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.59x = 789.48 × 321.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.59x = 253,588.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,588.87/526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.57

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