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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.68, 788.46 and 494.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.68, 788.46 and 494.86 is: 743.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.68 : 788.46 = 494.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.68/788.46 = 494.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.68x = 788.46 × 494.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.68x = 390,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,177.32/524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.65

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