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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.53, 786.94 and 467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.53, 786.94 and 467.15 is: 700.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.53 : 786.94 = 467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.53/786.94 = 467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.53x = 786.94 × 467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.53x = 367,616.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,616.13/524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.85

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