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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 788.22 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 788.22 and 467.34 is: 702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 788.22 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/788.22 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 788.22 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 368,366.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,366.73/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.21

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