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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.66, 723.33 and 435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.66, 723.33 and 435.81 is: 600.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.66 : 723.33 = 435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.66/723.33 = 435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.66x = 723.33 × 435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.66x = 315,234.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,234.45/524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.84

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