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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.23, 720.82 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.23, 720.82 and 325.63 is: 449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.23 : 720.82 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.23/720.82 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.23x = 720.82 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.23x = 234,717.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,717.01/522.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.45

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