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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.70, 721.24 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.70, 721.24 and 326.48 is: 450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.70 : 721.24 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.70/721.24 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.70x = 721.24 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.70x = 235,466.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,466.01/522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.48

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