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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.13, 720.59 and 325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.13, 720.59 and 325.66 is: 449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.13 : 720.59 = 325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.13/720.59 = 325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.13x = 720.59 × 325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.13x = 234,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,667.34/522.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.44

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