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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.14, 782.82 and 454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.14, 782.82 and 454.92 is: 680.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.14 : 782.82 = 454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.14/782.82 = 454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.14x = 782.82 × 454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.14x = 356,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,120.47/523.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.74

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