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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.64, 725.85 and 451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.64, 725.85 and 451.40 is: 622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.64 : 725.85 = 451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.64/725.85 = 451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.64x = 725.85 × 451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.64x = 327,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,645.06/526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.15

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