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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.07, 722.25 and 491.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.07, 722.25 and 491.18 is: 676.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.07 : 722.25 = 491.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.07/722.25 = 491.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.07x = 722.25 × 491.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.07x = 354,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,755.21/524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.92

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