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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.81, 722.07 and 452.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.81, 722.07 and 452.75 is: 625.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.81 : 722.07 = 452.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.81/722.07 = 452.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.81x = 722.07 × 452.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.81x = 326,914.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,914.93/522.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.31

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