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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.67, 722.42 and 445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.67, 722.42 and 445.83 is: 613.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.67 : 722.42 = 445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.67/722.42 = 445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.67x = 722.42 × 445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.67x = 322,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,074.28/524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.86

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