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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.90, 724.61 and 328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.90, 724.61 and 328.70 is: 453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.90 : 724.61 = 328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.90/724.61 = 328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.90x = 724.61 × 328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.90x = 238,179.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,179.31/524.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.76

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