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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.69, 783.68 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.69, 783.68 and 488.16 is: 730.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.69 : 783.68 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.69/783.68 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.69x = 783.68 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.69x = 382,558.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,558.79/523.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.51

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