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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.37, 785.95 and 463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.37, 785.95 and 463.62 is: 694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.37 : 785.95 = 463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.37/785.95 = 463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.37x = 785.95 × 463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.37x = 364,380.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,380.11/524.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.89

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