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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.27, 784.60 and 446.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.27, 784.60 and 446.27 is: 669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.27 : 784.60 = 446.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.27/784.60 = 446.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.27x = 784.60 × 446.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.27x = 350,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,143.44/523.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.14

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