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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.85, 786.10 and 443.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.85, 786.10 and 443.38 is: 664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.85 : 786.10 = 443.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.85/786.10 = 443.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.85x = 786.10 × 443.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.85x = 348,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,541.02/524.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.08

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