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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 783.90 and 412.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 783.90 and 412.44 is: 619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 783.90 = 412.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/783.90 = 412.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 783.90 × 412.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 323,311.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,311.72/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.30

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