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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.32, 786.48 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.32, 786.48 and 439.36 is: 659.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.32 : 786.48 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.32/786.48 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.32x = 786.48 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.32x = 345,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,547.85/524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.04

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