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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.53, 720.83 and 444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.53, 720.83 and 444.69 is: 612.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.53 : 720.83 = 444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.53/720.83 = 444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.53x = 720.83 × 444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.53x = 320,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,543.67/523.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.27

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