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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.45, 721.51 and 430.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.45, 721.51 and 430.11 is: 593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.45 : 721.51 = 430.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.45/721.51 = 430.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.45x = 721.51 × 430.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.45x = 310,327.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,327.59/522.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.99

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