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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.54, 723.33 and 469.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.54, 723.33 and 469.87 is: 647.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.54 : 723.33 = 469.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.54/723.33 = 469.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.54x = 723.33 × 469.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.54x = 339,869.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,869.26/524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.93

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