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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.69, 723.23 and 453.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.69, 723.23 and 453.41 is: 626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.69 : 723.23 = 453.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.69/723.23 = 453.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.69x = 723.23 × 453.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.69x = 327,919.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,919.71/523.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.17

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