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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.95, 786.21 and 479.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.95, 786.21 and 479.18 is: 717.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.95 : 786.21 = 479.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.95/786.21 = 479.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.95x = 786.21 × 479.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.95x = 376,736.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,736.28/524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.66

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