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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.29, 785.74 and 469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.29, 785.74 and 469.12 is: 703.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.29 : 785.74 = 469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.29/785.74 = 469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.29x = 785.74 × 469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.29x = 368,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,606.35/524.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.06

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