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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.08, 720.92 and 433.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.08, 720.92 and 433.48 is: 598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.08 : 720.92 = 433.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.08/720.92 = 433.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.08x = 720.92 × 433.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.08x = 312,504.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,504.40/522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.58

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