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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 722.66 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 722.66 and 413.28 is: 569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 722.66 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/722.66 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 722.66 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 298,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,658.86/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.98

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