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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.79, 724.47 and 328.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.79, 724.47 and 328.41 is: 453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.79 : 724.47 = 328.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.79/724.47 = 328.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.79x = 724.47 × 328.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.79x = 237,923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,923.19/524.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.37

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