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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.75, 793.70 and 437.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.75, 793.70 and 437.45 is: 659.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.75 : 793.70 = 437.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.75/793.70 = 437.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.75x = 793.70 × 437.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.75x = 347,200.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,200.89/526.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.14

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