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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 723.79 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 723.79 and 325.32 is: 448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 723.79 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/723.79 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 723.79 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 235,459.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,459.23/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.86

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