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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.02, 720.66 and 429.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.02, 720.66 and 429.45 is: 591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.02 : 720.66 = 429.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.02/720.66 = 429.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.02x = 720.66 × 429.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.02x = 309,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,487.44/523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.73

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