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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.62, 725.08 and 447.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.62, 725.08 and 447.77 is: 616.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.62 : 725.08 = 447.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.62/725.08 = 447.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.62x = 725.08 × 447.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.62x = 324,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,669.07/526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.51

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