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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.44, 785.69 and 465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.44, 785.69 and 465.26 is: 698.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.44 : 785.69 = 465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.44/785.69 = 465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.44x = 785.69 × 465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.44x = 365,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,543.87/523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.35

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