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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.91, 720.25 and 483.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.91, 720.25 and 483.99 is: 666.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.91 : 720.25 = 483.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.91/720.25 = 483.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.91x = 720.25 × 483.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.91x = 348,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,593.80/522.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.64

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