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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.14, 787.10 and 465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.14, 787.10 and 465.70 is: 699.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.14 : 787.10 = 465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.14/787.10 = 465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.14x = 787.10 × 465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.14x = 366,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,552.47/524.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.34

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