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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.96, 791.52 and 404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.96, 791.52 and 404.80 is: 608.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.96 : 791.52 = 404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.96/791.52 = 404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.96x = 791.52 × 404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.96x = 320,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,407.30/526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.03

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