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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.31, 806.46 and 522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.31, 806.46 and 522.48 is: 721.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.31 : 806.46 = 522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.31/806.46 = 522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.31x = 806.46 × 522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.31x = 421,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,359.22/584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.12

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