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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.64, 787.88 and 455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.64, 787.88 and 455.28 is: 681.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.64 : 787.88 = 455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.64/787.88 = 455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.64x = 787.88 × 455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.64x = 358,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,706.01/526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.12

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