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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.04, 720.88 and 449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.04, 720.88 and 449.06 is: 618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.04 : 720.88 = 449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.04/720.88 = 449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.04x = 720.88 × 449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.04x = 323,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,713.65/523.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.91

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