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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.69, 724.25 and 450.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.69, 724.25 and 450.71 is: 622.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.69 : 724.25 = 450.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.69/724.25 = 450.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.69x = 724.25 × 450.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.69x = 326,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,420.84/524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.13

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