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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.56, 785.34 and 447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.56, 785.34 and 447.04 is: 670.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.56 : 785.34 = 447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.56/785.34 = 447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.56x = 785.34 × 447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.56x = 351,078.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,078.39/523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.56

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