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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.84, 723.58 and 451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.84, 723.58 and 451.94 is: 623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.84 : 723.58 = 451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.84/723.58 = 451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.84x = 723.58 × 451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.84x = 327,014.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,014.75/524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.08

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