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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.97, 782.01 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.97, 782.01 and 430.44 is: 644.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.97 : 782.01 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.97/782.01 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.97x = 782.01 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.97x = 336,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,608.38/521.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.88

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