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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.14, 783.86 and 445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.14, 783.86 and 445.59 is: 668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.14 : 783.86 = 445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.14/783.86 = 445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.14x = 783.86 × 445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.14x = 349,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,280.18/522.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.95

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