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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.06, 786.09 and 447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.06, 786.09 and 447.54 is: 671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.06 : 786.09 = 447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.06/786.09 = 447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.06x = 786.09 × 447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.06x = 351,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,806.72/524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.31

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