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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.69, 723.28 and 453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.69, 723.28 and 453.63 is: 626.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.69 : 723.28 = 453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.69/723.28 = 453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.69x = 723.28 × 453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.69x = 328,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,100.37/523.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.52

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