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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.62, 723.70 and 446.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.62, 723.70 and 446.77 is: 615.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.62 : 723.70 = 446.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.62/723.70 = 446.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.62x = 723.70 × 446.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.62x = 323,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,327.45/525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.14

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