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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.43, 721.15 and 448.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.43, 721.15 and 448.45 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.43 : 721.15 = 448.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.43/721.15 = 448.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.43x = 721.15 × 448.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.43x = 323,396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,396.79/522.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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