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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.54, 966.27 and 522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.54, 966.27 and 522.50 is: 783.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.54 : 966.27 = 522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.54/966.27 = 522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.54x = 966.27 × 522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.54x = 504,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,876.08/644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.31

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