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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.48, 903.84 and 524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.48, 903.84 and 524.72 is: 722.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.48 : 903.84 = 524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.48/903.84 = 524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.48x = 903.84 × 524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.48x = 474,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,262.92/656.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.43

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