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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.60, 720.84 and 445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.60, 720.84 and 445.52 is: 613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.60 : 720.84 = 445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.60/720.84 = 445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.60x = 720.84 × 445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.60x = 321,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,148.64/523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.35

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