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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.37, 719.88 and 452.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.37, 719.88 and 452.21 is: 623.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.37 : 719.88 = 452.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.37/719.88 = 452.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.37x = 719.88 × 452.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.37x = 325,536.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,536.93/522.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.19

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