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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 720.60 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 720.60 and 325.88 is: 449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 720.60 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/720.60 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 720.60 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 234,829.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,829.13/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.49

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