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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.04, 780.43 and 464.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.04, 780.43 and 464.27 is: 692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.04 : 780.43 = 464.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.04/780.43 = 464.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.04x = 780.43 × 464.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.04x = 362,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,330.24/523.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.74

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