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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.60, 725.06 and 447.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.60, 725.06 and 447.75 is: 616.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.60 : 725.06 = 447.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.60/725.06 = 447.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.60x = 725.06 × 447.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.60x = 324,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,645.62/526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.49

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