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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.72, 782.56 and 453.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.72, 782.56 and 453.10 is: 678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.72 : 782.56 = 453.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.72/782.56 = 453.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.72x = 782.56 × 453.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.72x = 354,577.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,577.94/522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.33

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