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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.96, 784.40 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.96, 784.40 and 441.96 is: 662.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.96 : 784.40 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.96/784.40 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.96x = 784.40 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.96x = 346,673.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,673.42/522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.91

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