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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.32, 722.64 and 495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.32, 722.64 and 495.04 is: 682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.32 : 722.64 = 495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.32/722.64 = 495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.32x = 722.64 × 495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.32x = 357,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,735.71/524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.29

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