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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.48, 720.30 and 433.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.48, 720.30 and 433.65 is: 597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.48 : 720.30 = 433.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.48/720.30 = 433.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.48x = 720.30 × 433.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.48x = 312,358.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,358.10/522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.84

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