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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.88, 788.70 and 453.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.88, 788.70 and 453.07 is: 678.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.88 : 788.70 = 453.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.88/788.70 = 453.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.88x = 788.70 × 453.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.88x = 357,338.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,338.99/526.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.21

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