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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.53, 787.48 and 443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.53, 787.48 and 443.89 is: 666.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.53 : 787.48 = 443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.53/787.48 = 443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.53x = 787.48 × 443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.53x = 349,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,554.50/524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.41

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