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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.97, 786.38 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.97, 786.38 and 416.43 is: 623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.97 : 786.38 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.97/786.38 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.97x = 786.38 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.97x = 327,470.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,470.14/524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.79

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