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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.02, 719.85 and 448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.02, 719.85 and 448.58 is: 618.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.02 : 719.85 = 448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.02/719.85 = 448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.02x = 719.85 × 448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.02x = 322,910.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,910.31/522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.58

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