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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.46, 783.69 and 426.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.46, 783.69 and 426.07 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.46 : 783.69 = 426.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.46/783.69 = 426.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.46x = 783.69 × 426.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.46x = 333,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,906.80/522.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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