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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.80, 786 and 416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.80, 786 and 416.68 is: 624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.80 : 786 = 416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.80/786 = 416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.80x = 786 × 416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.80x = 327,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,510.48/524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.07

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