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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.39, 783.28 and 445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.39, 783.28 and 445.40 is: 667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.39 : 783.28 = 445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.39/783.28 = 445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.39x = 783.28 × 445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.39x = 348,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,872.49/522.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.83

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