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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.41, 783.74 and 441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.41, 783.74 and 441.81 is: 662.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.41 : 783.74 = 441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.41/783.74 = 441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.41x = 783.74 × 441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.41x = 346,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,265.27/522.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.83

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