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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.08, 785.97 and 465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.08, 785.97 and 465.84 is: 699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.08 : 785.97 = 465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.08/785.97 = 465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.08x = 785.97 × 465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.08x = 366,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,136.26/523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.96

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