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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.61, 720.62 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.61, 720.62 and 325.87 is: 449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.61 : 720.62 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.61/720.62 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.61x = 720.62 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.61x = 234,826.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,826.81/522.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.33

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