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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 726.32 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 726.32 and 453.96 is: 625.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 726.32 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/726.32 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 726.32 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 329,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,720.23/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.85

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