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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.82, 790.13 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.82, 790.13 and 320.66 is: 480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.82 : 790.13 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.82/790.13 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.82x = 790.13 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.82x = 253,357.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,357.53/526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.92

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