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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.16, 721.42 and 448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.16, 721.42 and 448.73 is: 618.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.16 : 721.42 = 448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.16/721.42 = 448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.16x = 721.42 × 448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.16x = 323,720.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,720.39/523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.78

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