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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.16, 725.04 and 491.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.16, 725.04 and 491.12 is: 679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.16 : 725.04 = 491.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.16/725.04 = 491.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.16x = 725.04 × 491.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.16x = 356,081.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,081.64/524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.34

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