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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.24, 725.94 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.24, 725.94 and 461.22 is: 637.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.24 : 725.94 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.24/725.94 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.24x = 725.94 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.24x = 334,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,818.05/525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.46

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