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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.44, 724.90 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.44, 724.90 and 465 is: 642.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.44 : 724.90 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.44/724.90 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.44x = 724.90 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.44x = 337,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,078.50/524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.74

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