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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.10, 722.85 and 464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.10, 722.85 and 464.34 is: 640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.10 : 722.85 = 464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.10/722.85 = 464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.10x = 722.85 × 464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.10x = 335,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,646.89/524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.43

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