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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.96, 785.40 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.96, 785.40 and 458.16 is: 688.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.96 : 785.40 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.96/785.40 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.96x = 785.40 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.96x = 359,838.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,838.86/522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.08

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