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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.48, 719.46 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.48, 719.46 and 405.84 is: 558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.48 : 719.46 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.48/719.46 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.48x = 719.46 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.48x = 291,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,985.65/522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.85

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