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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.51, 782.96 and 435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.51, 782.96 and 435.03 is: 651.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.51 : 782.96 = 435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.51/782.96 = 435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.51x = 782.96 × 435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.51x = 340,608.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,608.91/522.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.87

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