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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.91, 786.92 and 409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.91, 786.92 and 409.86 is: 614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.91 : 786.92 = 409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.91/786.92 = 409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.91x = 786.92 × 409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.91x = 322,527.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,527.03/524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.44

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