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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.48, 783.36 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.48, 783.36 and 445.12 is: 667.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.48 : 783.36 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.48/783.36 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.48x = 783.36 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.48x = 348,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,689.20/522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.37

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