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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.96, 786.72 and 452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.96, 786.72 and 452.48 is: 678.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.96 : 786.72 = 452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.96/786.72 = 452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.96x = 786.72 × 452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.96x = 355,975.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,975.07/524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.10

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