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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.42, 859.98 and 524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.42, 859.98 and 524.46 is: 782.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.42 : 859.98 = 524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.42/859.98 = 524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.42x = 859.98 × 524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.42x = 451,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,025.11/576.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.46

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