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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.62, 723.76 and 467.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.62, 723.76 and 467.81 is: 645.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.62 : 723.76 = 467.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.62/723.76 = 467.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.62x = 723.76 × 467.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.62x = 338,579.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,579.83/524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.39

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