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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.61, 786.24 and 490.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.61, 786.24 and 490.05 is: 734.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.61 : 786.24 = 490.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.61/786.24 = 490.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.61x = 786.24 × 490.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.61x = 385,296.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,296.91/524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.44

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