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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.06, 786.82 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.06, 786.82 and 467.40 is: 700.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.06 : 786.82 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.06/786.82 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.06x = 786.82 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.06x = 367,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,759.95/525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.41

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