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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.39, 787.48 and 465.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.39, 787.48 and 465.95 is: 699.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.39 : 787.48 = 465.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.39/787.48 = 465.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.39x = 787.48 × 465.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.39x = 366,927.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,927.11/524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.73

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