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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.21, 783.33 and 430.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.21, 783.33 and 430.73 is: 646.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.21 : 783.33 = 430.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.21/783.33 = 430.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.21x = 783.33 × 430.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.21x = 337,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,406.77/522.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.12

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