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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.28, 724.20 and 449.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.28, 724.20 and 449.84 is: 622.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.28 : 724.20 = 449.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.28/724.20 = 449.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.28x = 724.20 × 449.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.28x = 325,774.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,774.13/523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.56

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