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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.12, 721.41 and 453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.12, 721.41 and 453.14 is: 624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.12 : 721.41 = 453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.12/721.41 = 453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.12x = 721.41 × 453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.12x = 326,899.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,899.73/523.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.91

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