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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.72, 785.48 and 497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.72, 785.48 and 497.70 is: 746.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.72 : 785.48 = 497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.72/785.48 = 497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.72x = 785.48 × 497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.72x = 390,930.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,930.91/523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.45

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