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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.34, 724.27 and 452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.34, 724.27 and 452.44 is: 623.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.34 : 724.27 = 452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.34/724.27 = 452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.34x = 724.27 × 452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.34x = 327,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,688.72/525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.77

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