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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.47, 787.61 and 481.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.47, 787.61 and 481.74 is: 723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.47 : 787.61 = 481.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.47/787.61 = 481.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.47x = 787.61 × 481.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.47x = 379,424.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,424.45/524.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.45

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