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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.43, 718.81 and 452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.43, 718.81 and 452.26 is: 622.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.43 : 718.81 = 452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.43/718.81 = 452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.43x = 718.81 × 452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.43x = 325,089.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,089.01/522.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.26

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