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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.28, 783.40 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.28, 783.40 and 414.80 is: 622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.28 : 783.40 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.28/783.40 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.28x = 783.40 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.28x = 324,954.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,954.32/522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.18

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