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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 784.08 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 784.08 and 447.12 is: 668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 784.08 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/784.08 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 784.08 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 350,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,577.85/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.61

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