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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.70, 723.89 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.70, 723.89 and 425.07 is: 586.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.70 : 723.89 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.70/723.89 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.70x = 723.89 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.70x = 307,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,704.98/524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.44

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