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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.08, 784.56 and 436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.08, 784.56 and 436.60 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.08 : 784.56 = 436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.08/784.56 = 436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.08x = 784.56 × 436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.08x = 342,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,538.90/524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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