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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.90, 786.14 and 466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.90, 786.14 and 466.28 is: 698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.90 : 786.14 = 466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.90/786.14 = 466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.90x = 786.14 × 466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.90x = 366,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,559.03/524.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.34

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