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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.78, 786.36 and 447.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.78, 786.36 and 447.22 is: 671.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.78 : 786.36 = 447.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.78/786.36 = 447.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.78x = 786.36 × 447.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.78x = 351,675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,675.92/523.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.42

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