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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.58, 783.24 and 430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.58, 783.24 and 430.24 is: 644.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.58 : 783.24 = 430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.58/783.24 = 430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.58x = 783.24 × 430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.58x = 336,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,981.18/522.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.84

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