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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.79, 726.05 and 452.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.79, 726.05 and 452.81 is: 624.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.79 : 726.05 = 452.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.79/726.05 = 452.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.79x = 726.05 × 452.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.79x = 328,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,756.81/526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.08

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