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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.19, 788.45 and 474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.19, 788.45 and 474.51 is: 713.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.19 : 788.45 = 474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.19/788.45 = 474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.19x = 788.45 × 474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.19x = 374,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,125.04/524.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.72

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