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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.22, 864.48 and 522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.22, 864.48 and 522.10 is: 719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.22 : 864.48 = 522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.22/864.48 = 522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.22x = 864.48 × 522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.22x = 451,345.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,345.01/627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.60

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