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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.77, 719.96 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.77, 719.96 and 434.64 is: 598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.77 : 719.96 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.77/719.96 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.77x = 719.96 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.77x = 312,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,921.24/522.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.59

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