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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.96, 790.38 and 449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.96, 790.38 and 449.74 is: 674.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.96 : 790.38 = 449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.96/790.38 = 449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.96x = 790.38 × 449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.96x = 355,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,465.50/526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.56

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