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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.92, 779.77 and 458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.92, 779.77 and 458.12 is: 683.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.92 : 779.77 = 458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.92/779.77 = 458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.92x = 779.77 × 458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.92x = 357,228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,228.23/522.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.14

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