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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.08, 786.84 and 467.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.08, 786.84 and 467.41 is: 700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.08 : 786.84 = 467.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.08/786.84 = 467.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.08x = 786.84 × 467.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.08x = 367,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,778.05/525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.42

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