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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.96, 785.29 and 458.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.96, 785.29 and 458.81 is: 687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.96 : 785.29 = 458.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.96/785.29 = 458.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.96x = 785.29 × 458.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.96x = 360,296.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,296.35/523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.64

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