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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.95, 724.89 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.95, 724.89 and 328.80 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.95 : 724.89 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.95/724.89 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.95x = 724.89 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.95x = 238,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,343.83/524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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