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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.84, 723.09 and 457.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.84, 723.09 and 457.23 is: 632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.84 : 723.09 = 457.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.84/723.09 = 457.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.84x = 723.09 × 457.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.84x = 330,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,618.44/522.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.35

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