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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.20, 783.98 and 441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.20, 783.98 and 441.66 is: 661.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.20 : 783.98 = 441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.20/783.98 = 441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.20x = 783.98 × 441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.20x = 346,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,252.61/523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.80

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