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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.76, 722.25 and 453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.76, 722.25 and 453.78 is: 625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.76 : 722.25 = 453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.76/722.25 = 453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.76x = 722.25 × 453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.76x = 327,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,742.61/523.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.76

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