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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.10, 723.45 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.10, 723.45 and 464.94 is: 643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.10 : 723.45 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.10/723.45 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.10x = 723.45 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.10x = 336,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,357.23/523.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.01

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