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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.79, 790.32 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.79, 790.32 and 435.06 is: 652.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.79 : 790.32 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.79/790.32 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.79x = 790.32 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.79x = 343,836.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,836.62/526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.71

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