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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.10, 721.60 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.10, 721.60 and 460.44 is: 636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.10 : 721.60 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.10/721.60 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.10x = 721.60 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.10x = 332,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,253.50/522.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.38

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