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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.65, 872.32 and 522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.65, 872.32 and 522.30 is: 721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.65 : 872.32 = 522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.65/872.32 = 522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.65x = 872.32 × 522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.65x = 455,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,610.77/631.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.30

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