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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.83, 723.58 and 451.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.83, 723.58 and 451.93 is: 623.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.83 : 723.58 = 451.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.83/723.58 = 451.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.83x = 723.58 × 451.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.83x = 327,007.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,007.51/524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.07

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