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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.64, 725.12 and 447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.64, 725.12 and 447.80 is: 616.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.64 : 725.12 = 447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.64/725.12 = 447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.64x = 725.12 × 447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.64x = 324,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,708.74/526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.57

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