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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.66, 784.83 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.66, 784.83 and 431.16 is: 647.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.66 : 784.83 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.66/784.83 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.66x = 784.83 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.66x = 338,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,387.30/522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.43

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