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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.48, 718.44 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.48, 718.44 and 464.16 is: 638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.48 : 718.44 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.48/718.44 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.48x = 718.44 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.48x = 333,471.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,471.11/522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.25

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