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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.33, 786.21 and 483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.33, 786.21 and 483.24 is: 725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.33 : 786.21 = 483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.33/786.21 = 483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.33x = 786.21 × 483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.33x = 379,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,928.12/523.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.98

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