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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.45, 784.89 and 450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.45, 784.89 and 450.16 is: 676.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.45 : 784.89 = 450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.45/784.89 = 450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.45x = 784.89 × 450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.45x = 353,324.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,324.12/522.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.28

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