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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.99, 787.82 and 483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.99, 787.82 and 483.27 is: 725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.99 : 787.82 = 483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.99/787.82 = 483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.99x = 787.82 × 483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.99x = 380,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,729.77/524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.21

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