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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.61, 719.37 and 457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.61, 719.37 and 457 is: 629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.61 : 719.37 = 457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.61/719.37 = 457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.61x = 719.37 × 457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.61x = 328,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,752.09/522.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.06

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