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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.82, 724.50 and 328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.82, 724.50 and 328.62 is: 453.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.82 : 724.50 = 328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.82/724.50 = 328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.82x = 724.50 × 328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.82x = 238,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,085.19/524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.65

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