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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.63, 790.63 and 404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.63, 790.63 and 404.98 is: 607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.63 : 790.63 = 404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.63/790.63 = 404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.63x = 790.63 × 404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.63x = 320,184.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,184.11/526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.99

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