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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.84, 724.96 and 452.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.84, 724.96 and 452.94 is: 624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.84 : 724.96 = 452.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.84/724.96 = 452.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.84x = 724.96 × 452.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.84x = 328,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,363.38/525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.45

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