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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.73, 722.27 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.73, 722.27 and 453.76 is: 625.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.73 : 722.27 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.73/722.27 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.73x = 722.27 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.73x = 327,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,736.56/523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.77

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