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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.64, 722.04 and 458.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.64, 722.04 and 458.84 is: 632.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.64 : 722.04 = 458.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.64/722.04 = 458.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.64x = 722.04 × 458.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.64x = 331,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,300.83/523.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.69

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