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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.24, 906.36 and 523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.24, 906.36 and 523.24 is: 784.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.24 : 906.36 = 523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.24/906.36 = 523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.24x = 906.36 × 523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.24x = 474,243.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,243.81/604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.86

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