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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.79, 783.68 and 449.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.79, 783.68 and 449.42 is: 673.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.79 : 783.68 = 449.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.79/783.68 = 449.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.79x = 783.68 × 449.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.79x = 352,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,195.30/522.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.69

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