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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.68, 725.90 and 466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.68, 725.90 and 466.34 is: 642.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.68 : 725.90 = 466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.68/725.90 = 466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.68x = 725.90 × 466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.68x = 338,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,516.21/526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.74

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