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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.31, 722.76 and 453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.31, 722.76 and 453.25 is: 626.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.31 : 722.76 = 453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.31/722.76 = 453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.31x = 722.76 × 453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.31x = 327,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,590.97/523.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.00

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