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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.67, 787 and 477.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.67, 787 and 477.69 is: 716.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.67 : 787 = 477.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.67/787 = 477.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.67x = 787 × 477.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.67x = 375,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,942.03/524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.53

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