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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.89, 788.23 and 466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.89, 788.23 and 466.46 is: 700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.89 : 788.23 = 466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.89/788.23 = 466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.89x = 788.23 × 466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.89x = 367,673.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,673.82/524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.48

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