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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 784.98 and 446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 784.98 and 446.82 is: 668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 784.98 = 446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/784.98 = 446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 784.98 × 446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 350,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,744.76/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.93

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