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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.98, 784.74 and 441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.98, 784.74 and 441.44 is: 662.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.98 : 784.74 = 441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.98/784.74 = 441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.98x = 784.74 × 441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.98x = 346,415.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,415.63/522.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.39

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