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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.95, 788.04 and 416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.95, 788.04 and 416.82 is: 625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.95 : 788.04 = 416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.95/788.04 = 416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.95x = 788.04 × 416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.95x = 328,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,470.83/524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.72

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