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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.04, 725.06 and 449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.04, 725.06 and 449.92 is: 621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.04 : 725.06 = 449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.04/725.06 = 449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.04x = 725.06 × 449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.04x = 326,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,219.00/525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.32

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