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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.28, 785.48 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.28, 785.48 and 440.44 is: 659.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.28 : 785.48 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.28/785.48 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.28x = 785.48 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.28x = 345,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,956.81/524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.87

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