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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.90, 722.44 and 450.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.90, 722.44 and 450.38 is: 619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.90 : 722.44 = 450.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.90/722.44 = 450.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.90x = 722.44 × 450.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.90x = 325,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,367.79/524.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.87

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