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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.77, 790.23 and 429.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.77, 790.23 and 429.03 is: 643.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.77 : 790.23 = 429.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.77/790.23 = 429.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.77x = 790.23 × 429.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.77x = 339,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,032.38/526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.61

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