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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.19, 720.10 and 443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.19, 720.10 and 443.42 is: 611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.19 : 720.10 = 443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.19/720.10 = 443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.19x = 720.10 × 443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.19x = 319,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,306.74/522.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.48

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