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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.66, 785.19 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.66, 785.19 and 449.76 is: 675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.66 : 785.19 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.66/785.19 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.66x = 785.19 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.66x = 353,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,147.05/522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.67

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