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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.59, 785.89 and 437.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.59, 785.89 and 437.47 is: 656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.59 : 785.89 = 437.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.59/785.89 = 437.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.59x = 785.89 × 437.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.59x = 343,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,803.30/523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.63

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