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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.15, 720.30 and 444.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.15, 720.30 and 444.31 is: 611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.15 : 720.30 = 444.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.15/720.30 = 444.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.15x = 720.30 × 444.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.15x = 320,036.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,036.49/523.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.75

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