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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.95, 722.61 and 441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.95, 722.61 and 441.25 is: 608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.95 : 722.61 = 441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.95/722.61 = 441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.95x = 722.61 × 441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.95x = 318,851.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,851.66/523.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.55

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