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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 906.23 and 526.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 906.23 and 526.31 is: 788.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 906.23 = 526.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/906.23 = 526.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 906.23 × 526.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 476,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,950.75/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.77

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