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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.06, 785.10 and 446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.06, 785.10 and 446.80 is: 670.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.06 : 785.10 = 446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.06/785.10 = 446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.06x = 785.10 × 446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.06x = 350,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,782.68/523.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.64

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