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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.81, 724.65 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.81, 724.65 and 414.86 is: 572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.81 : 724.65 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.81/724.65 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.81x = 724.65 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.81x = 300,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,623.12/524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.82

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