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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.64, 722.66 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.64, 722.66 and 435.96 is: 600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.64 : 722.66 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.64/722.66 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.64x = 722.66 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.64x = 315,051.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,051.94/524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.51

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