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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.96, 782.58 and 442.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.96, 782.58 and 442.74 is: 662.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.96 : 782.58 = 442.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.96/782.58 = 442.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.96x = 782.58 × 442.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.96x = 346,479.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,479.47/522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.54

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