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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.84, 721.44 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.84, 721.44 and 449.76 is: 620.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.84 : 721.44 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.84/721.44 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.84x = 721.44 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.84x = 324,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,474.85/522.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.60

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