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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.21, 783.34 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.21, 783.34 and 430.74 is: 646.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.21 : 783.34 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.21/783.34 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.21x = 783.34 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.21x = 337,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,409.80/522.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.13

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