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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.82, 719.85 and 424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.82, 719.85 and 424.90 is: 585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.82 : 719.85 = 424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.82/719.85 = 424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.82x = 719.85 × 424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.82x = 305,864.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,864.27/522.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.03

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