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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.63, 783 and 435.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.63, 783 and 435.42 is: 652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.63 : 783 = 435.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.63/783 = 435.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.63x = 783 × 435.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.63x = 340,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,933.86/522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.34

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