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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.63, 784.44 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.63, 784.44 and 407.52 is: 611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.63 : 784.44 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.63/784.44 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.63x = 784.44 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.63x = 319,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,674.99/522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.67

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