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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 720.45 and 443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 720.45 and 443.66 is: 611.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 720.45 = 443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/720.45 = 443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 720.45 × 443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 319,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,636.65/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.82

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