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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.66, 790 and 322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.66, 790 and 322.54 is: 483.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.66 : 790 = 322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.66/790 = 322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.66x = 790 × 322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.66x = 254,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,806.60/526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.82

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