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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.87, 789.69 and 466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.87, 789.69 and 466.12 is: 698.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.87 : 789.69 = 466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.87/789.69 = 466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.87x = 789.69 × 466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.87x = 368,090.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,090.30/526.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.64

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