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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.45, 783.27 and 413.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.45, 783.27 and 413.91 is: 620.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.45 : 783.27 = 413.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.45/783.27 = 413.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.45x = 783.27 × 413.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.45x = 324,203.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,203.29/522.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.54

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