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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.66, 720.97 and 325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.66, 720.97 and 325.83 is: 449.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.66 : 720.97 = 325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.66/720.97 = 325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.66x = 720.97 × 325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.66x = 234,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,911.49/522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.46

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