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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.48, 720.34 and 428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.48, 720.34 and 428.88 is: 591.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.48 : 720.34 = 428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.48/720.34 = 428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.48x = 720.34 × 428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.48x = 308,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,939.42/522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.29

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