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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.84, 724.61 and 426.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.84, 724.61 and 426.83 is: 589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.84 : 724.61 = 426.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.84/724.61 = 426.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.84x = 724.61 × 426.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.84x = 309,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,282.73/524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.30

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