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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.84, 720.82 and 449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.84, 720.82 and 449.94 is: 620.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.84 : 720.82 = 449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.84/720.82 = 449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.84x = 720.82 × 449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.84x = 324,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,325.75/522.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.32

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