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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.68, 790.22 and 466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.68, 790.22 and 466.33 is: 699.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.68 : 790.22 = 466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.68/790.22 = 466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.68x = 790.22 × 466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.68x = 368,503.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,503.29/526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.67

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