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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.62, 785.64 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.62, 785.64 and 438.34 is: 656.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.62 : 785.64 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.62/785.64 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.62x = 785.64 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.62x = 344,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,377.44/524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.43

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