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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.98, 720.57 and 457.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.98, 720.57 and 457.18 is: 631.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.98 : 720.57 = 457.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.98/720.57 = 457.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.98x = 720.57 × 457.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.98x = 329,430.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,430.19/521.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.12

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