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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.81, 719.42 and 452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.81, 719.42 and 452.54 is: 622.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.81 : 719.42 = 452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.81/719.42 = 452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.81x = 719.42 × 452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.81x = 325,560.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,560.47/522.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.71

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