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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.69, 724.66 and 454.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.69, 724.66 and 454.63 is: 627.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.69 : 724.66 = 454.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.69/724.66 = 454.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.69x = 724.66 × 454.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.69x = 329,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,452.18/524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.90

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