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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.59, 784.73 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.59, 784.73 and 458.44 is: 687.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.59 : 784.73 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.59/784.73 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.59x = 784.73 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.59x = 359,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,750.81/523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.08

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