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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.96, 722.08 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.96, 722.08 and 440.32 is: 607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.96 : 722.08 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.96/722.08 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.96x = 722.08 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.96x = 317,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,946.27/522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.97

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