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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.28, 785.70 and 462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.28, 785.70 and 462.36 is: 692.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.28 : 785.70 = 462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.28/785.70 = 462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.28x = 785.70 × 462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.28x = 363,276.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,276.25/524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.91

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