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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.36, 722.60 and 459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.36, 722.60 and 459.92 is: 632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.36 : 722.60 = 459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.36/722.60 = 459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.36x = 722.60 × 459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.36x = 332,338.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,338.19/525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.59

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