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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 789.29 and 444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 789.29 and 444.61 is: 666.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 789.29 = 444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/789.29 = 444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 789.29 × 444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 350,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,924.72/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.10

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