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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.72, 790.08 and 431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.72, 790.08 and 431.68 is: 647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.72 : 790.08 = 431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.72/790.08 = 431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.72x = 790.08 × 431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.72x = 341,061.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,061.73/526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.52

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