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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 786.10 and 447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 786.10 and 447.54 is: 671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 786.10 = 447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/786.10 = 447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 786.10 × 447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 351,811.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,811.19/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.34

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