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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.52, 723.78 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.52, 723.78 and 446.16 is: 615.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.52 : 723.78 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.52/723.78 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.52x = 723.78 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.52x = 322,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,921.68/524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.65

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