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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.66, 784.50 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.66, 784.50 and 442.50 is: 664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.66 : 784.50 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.66/784.50 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.66x = 784.50 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.66x = 347,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,141.25/522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.18

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