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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.02, 720.47 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.02, 720.47 and 325.54 is: 449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.02 : 720.47 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.02/720.47 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.02x = 720.47 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.02x = 234,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,541.80/522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.30

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