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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.27, 720.98 and 423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.27, 720.98 and 423.86 is: 585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.27 : 720.98 = 423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.27/720.98 = 423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.27x = 720.98 × 423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.27x = 305,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,588.86/522.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.12

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