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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.84, 782 and 414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.84, 782 and 414.52 is: 618.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.84 : 782 = 414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.84/782 = 414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.84x = 782 × 414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.84x = 324,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,154.64/523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.80

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