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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.06, 786.90 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.06, 786.90 and 414.44 is: 622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.06 : 786.90 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.06/786.90 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.06x = 786.90 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.06x = 326,122.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,122.84/524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.30

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