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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.42, 785.94 and 469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.42, 785.94 and 469.25 is: 703.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.42 : 785.94 = 469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.42/785.94 = 469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.42x = 785.94 × 469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.42x = 368,798.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,798.42/524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.26

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