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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.86, 719.98 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.86, 719.98 and 452.80 is: 623.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.86 : 719.98 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.86/719.98 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.86x = 719.98 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.86x = 326,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,006.94/522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.51

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