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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.45, 783.96 and 458.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.45, 783.96 and 458.65 is: 686.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.45 : 783.96 = 458.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.45/783.96 = 458.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.45x = 783.96 × 458.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.45x = 359,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,563.25/523.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.91

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