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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.44, 725.21 and 459.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.44, 725.21 and 459.83 is: 634.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.44 : 725.21 = 459.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.44/725.21 = 459.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.44x = 725.21 × 459.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.44x = 333,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,467.39/525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.65

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