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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.42, 720.67 and 444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.42, 720.67 and 444.58 is: 612.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.42 : 720.67 = 444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.42/720.67 = 444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.42x = 720.67 × 444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.42x = 320,395.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,395.47/523.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.12

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