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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.50, 786.13 and 463.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.50, 786.13 and 463.75 is: 695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.50 : 786.13 = 463.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.50/786.13 = 463.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.50x = 786.13 × 463.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.50x = 364,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,565.02/524.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.08

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