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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 724.50 and 491.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 724.50 and 491.82 is: 679.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 724.50 = 491.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/724.50 = 491.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 724.50 × 491.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 356,323.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,323.59/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.26

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