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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.82, 786.21 and 479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.82, 786.21 and 479.72 is: 718.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.82 : 786.21 = 479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.82/786.21 = 479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.82x = 786.21 × 479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.82x = 377,154.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,154.33/524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.63

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