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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 722.88 and 450.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 722.88 and 450.78 is: 621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 722.88 = 450.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/722.88 = 450.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 722.88 × 450.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 325,859.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,859.85/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.82

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