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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.52, 781.35 and 458.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.52, 781.35 and 458.13 is: 685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.52 : 781.35 = 458.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.52/781.35 = 458.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.52x = 781.35 × 458.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.52x = 357,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,959.88/522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.06

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