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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.16, 720.50 and 443.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.16, 720.50 and 443.79 is: 612.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.16 : 720.50 = 443.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.16/720.50 = 443.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.16x = 720.50 × 443.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.16x = 319,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,750.70/522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.36

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