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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.15, 722.95 and 434.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.15, 722.95 and 434.53 is: 600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.15 : 722.95 = 434.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.15/722.95 = 434.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.15x = 722.95 × 434.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.15x = 314,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,140.57/523.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.48

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