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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.86, 784.98 and 446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.86, 784.98 and 446.31 is: 670.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.86 : 784.98 = 446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.86/784.98 = 446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.86x = 784.98 × 446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.86x = 350,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,344.42/522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.06

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