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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.82, 784.50 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.82, 784.50 and 415.68 is: 622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.82 : 784.50 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.82/784.50 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.82x = 784.50 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.82x = 326,100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,100.96/523.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.54

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