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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 787.44 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 787.44 and 410.88 is: 616.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 787.44 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/787.44 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 787.44 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 323,543.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,543.35/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.41

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