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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.83, 724.96 and 452.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.83, 724.96 and 452.93 is: 624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.83 : 724.96 = 452.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.83/724.96 = 452.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.83x = 724.96 × 452.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.83x = 328,356.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,356.13/525.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.45

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