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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 782.10 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 782.10 and 440.28 is: 659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 782.10 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/782.10 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 782.10 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 344,342.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,342.99/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.66

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