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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.32, 720.47 and 325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.32, 720.47 and 325.79 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.32 : 720.47 = 325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.32/720.47 = 325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.32x = 720.47 × 325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.32x = 234,721.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,721.84/522.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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