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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.02, 787.07 and 451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.02, 787.07 and 451.52 is: 678.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.02 : 787.07 = 451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.02/787.07 = 451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.02x = 787.07 × 451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.02x = 355,379.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,379.88/524.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.18

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