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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.67, 788.15 and 455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.67, 788.15 and 455.46 is: 684.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.67 : 788.15 = 455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.67/788.15 = 455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.67x = 788.15 × 455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.67x = 358,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,970.80/524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.18

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