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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 784.40 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 784.40 and 450.28 is: 676.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 784.40 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/784.40 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 784.40 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 353,199.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,199.63/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.06

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