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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.48, 786.60 and 480.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.48, 786.60 and 480.68 is: 719.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.48 : 786.60 = 480.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.48/786.60 = 480.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.48x = 786.60 × 480.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.48x = 378,102.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,102.89/525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.54

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