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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 722.98 and 445.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 722.98 and 445.61 is: 614.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 722.98 = 445.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/722.98 = 445.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 722.98 × 445.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 322,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,167.12/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.85

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