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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.83, 722.92 and 436.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.83, 722.92 and 436.35 is: 602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.83 : 722.92 = 436.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.83/722.92 = 436.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.83x = 722.92 × 436.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.83x = 315,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,446.14/523.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.19

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