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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.02, 783.84 and 406.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.02, 783.84 and 406.73 is: 610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.02 : 783.84 = 406.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.02/783.84 = 406.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.02x = 783.84 × 406.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.02x = 318,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,811.24/522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.73

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