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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.42, 723.15 and 450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.42, 723.15 and 450.01 is: 620.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.42 : 723.15 = 450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.42/723.15 = 450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.42x = 723.15 × 450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.42x = 325,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,422.83/524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.53

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