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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.81, 724.47 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.81, 724.47 and 328.44 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.81 : 724.47 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.81/724.47 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.81x = 724.47 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.81x = 237,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,943.26/524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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