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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.46, 723.12 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.46, 723.12 and 425.94 is: 587.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.46 : 723.12 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.46/723.12 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.46x = 723.12 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.46x = 308,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,005.73/524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.28

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