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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.69, 720.39 and 462.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.69, 720.39 and 462.34 is: 637.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.69 : 720.39 = 462.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.69/720.39 = 462.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.69x = 720.39 × 462.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.69x = 333,065.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,065.11/522.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.21

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