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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.38, 725.19 and 469.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.38, 725.19 and 469.03 is: 648.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.38 : 725.19 = 469.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.38/725.19 = 469.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.38x = 725.19 × 469.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.38x = 340,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,135.87/524.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.64

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