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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.88, 722.10 and 430.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.88, 722.10 and 430.46 is: 593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.88 : 722.10 = 430.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.88/722.10 = 430.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.88x = 722.10 × 430.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.88x = 310,835.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,835.17/523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.33

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