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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.44, 783.54 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.44, 783.54 and 445.68 is: 667.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.44 : 783.54 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.44/783.54 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.44x = 783.54 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.44x = 349,208.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,208.11/523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.14

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