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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.10, 720.22 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.10, 720.22 and 459.44 is: 635.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.10 : 720.22 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.10/720.22 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.10x = 720.22 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.10x = 330,897.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,897.88/521.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.00

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