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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.08, 787.47 and 466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.08, 787.47 and 466.84 is: 701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.08 : 787.47 = 466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.08/787.47 = 466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.08x = 787.47 × 466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.08x = 367,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,622.49/524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.46

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