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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.62, 790.06 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.62, 790.06 and 450.12 is: 675.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.62 : 790.06 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.62/790.06 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.62x = 790.06 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.62x = 355,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,621.81/526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.29

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